§ 6.04.080. Duty of owner in case of animal bite.

A.

If any animal, for which the owner holds a current rabies certificate, is involved in a bite or a scratch incident, the owner shall isolate and confine the animal, under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian for at least ten days from the date of the incident. Supervision of a veterinarian includes, at a minimum, examination of the animal on the first day, on the tenth day, and on one intervening day. If the animal is confined at the residence of the owner, it must not be allowed to come in contact with any other animals or people. It cannot be left unattended outside.

B.

The animal can be taken outside of the residence only to relieve itself, under restraint and under the supervision of an adult.

C.

Any animal involved in a bite or scratch incident that has not been vaccinated, or has not been re-vaccinated within the prescribed times, must be confined at a veterinary hospital under the supervision of a veterinarian for ten days.

D.

Under no circumstances can the owner sell, give away, or destroy the animal until it has been released by a licensed veterinarian after the ten-day confinement (quarantine) period.

(Ord. 25-2000 (part))