§ 4-28. Dogs and cats offered for sale; age and health requirements.  


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  • (a)

    All dogs and cats offered for sale must be at least eight (8) weeks of age.

    (b)

    All dogs and cats offered for sale must be accompanied by a certificate of veterinary inspection indicating the date and types of vaccines, anthelmintics, and tests administered to the animal. The certificate shall be made available to the county upon request, and a copy of the certificate shall be provided to the purchaser of the animal. All dogs and cats offered for sale must be current on vaccinations.

    (c)

    All dogs and cats offered for sale that are four (4) months of age or older must have a current rabies vaccination and county license.

    (d)

    All dogs that are six (6) months of age or older must be tested for heartworm disease and the result of the test must be provided on the certificate.

    (e)

    All cats shall be tested for Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus and the results of the tests must be provided on the certificate.

(Ord. No. 2017-49, § 1, 8-7-17)