<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 3-73. - Destruction or confinement of animal bitten by a known rabid animal.</div>
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               If the health department reasonably suspects an animal has been exposed to rabies,
               the following rules apply:
               
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                  (1)
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                  Dogs, cats, and ferrets that have never been vaccinated should be euthanized immediately
                  or placed in strict quarantine for four months (dogs and cats) or six months (ferrets).
                  If quarantined, the animal should be vaccinated within 96 hours of exposure.
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                  (2)
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                  Dogs and cats with appropriate documentation of vaccination should receive a booster
                  vaccination within 96 hours of exposure be under the control of owner and observed
                  for 45 days for signs of illness.
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                  (3)
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                  If the owner reports the dog or cat has been vaccinated but does not have proper documentation,
                  the animal may be placed in strict quarantine as if they were unvaccinated as described
                  in (1) above.
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               (Ord. No. 92-3, Â§ 13, 9-8-92; Ord. of 11-7-22(1), pt. VIII)
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