Legal Documents of Sweetwater

It shall be unlawful for any person to own, keep, or harbor any dog or cat more than three (3) months old which has not been vaccinated against rabies as required in this section. Only a vaccine that meets the standards prescribed by the United States Department of Agriculture for interstate sale shall be used. The vaccination shall be made annually by or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian. The veterinarian making the vaccination shall collect his fee for the same from the owner of the dog or cat, shall issue a vaccination tag, and shall sign and issue a certificate bearing the owner's name and address, number of the vaccination tag issued, date of vaccination, date the dog or cat should be revaccinated, description and sex of the dog or cat vaccinated, and the type and lot number of vaccine administered. The certificate shall be prepared in triplicate; the original shall be given to the owner, first copy filed in the office of the local health department, and the second copy retained by the person administering the vaccine. The certificate form shall be the same as prepared and distributed by the state department of public health. (1982 Code, § 3-201)