§ 5-13. Reporting of possible rabies cases, animal bites or scratches to a human or suspected rabid animal required; confinement of animals.

(a)

Reporting of rabies required. It shall be the duty of the owner of an animal and of a veterinarian to report to the animal control division all cases of possible rabies, animal bites or scratches to a human, or suspected rabies of which any of such persons have knowledge. Such report shall be made immediately upon discovery to the animal control division, and shall include the location of the suspected animal and the name and address of the owner and victim.

(b)

Confinement. Any animal that has bitten or scratched a human, having rabies or symptoms thereof or suspected by an animal control officer of having rabies, or which has been exposed to rabies, shall be immediately released by its owner to the city for confinement and quarantined at the city animal shelter, in a veterinary hospital approved by the city, or in any other state-approved quarantine facility in the city (for a period of no less than ten days from the date of the exposure). The owner shall be responsible for all expenses, payable prior to the release of the animal to the owner.

(Ord. No. 10-1843, § 1, 1-5-2010)