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FINAL DRAFT Lino Lakes Animal Ordinance <br />2. An impounded stray animal displaying a need for medical care may be taken to a <br />veterinarian for emergency treatment. The owner of the animal is responsible for <br />payment of expenses incurred as a result of the veterinarian's treatment. <br />503.06 IMPOUNDING FACILITY. <br />1. The council will designate a place as an animal impounding facility for keeping <br />animals that are impounded by the city. <br />2. Each month the impounding facility will give to the city a written report showing the <br />animals impounded, the duration of the impoundment, and the method of disposal for <br />each animal. <br />503.07 REDEEMING ANIMALS. <br />The owner of an impounded animal may redeem such animal upon payment of all <br />impounding and /or boarding fees. Animal Owner is responsible for all assessed fees. No <br />dog may be released unless properly inoculated for rabies and licensed by the city. <br />503.08 DISPOSITION OF ANIMALS. <br />If an impounded animal is not redeemed within five business days after the required <br />notice, authorized city personnel may give the animal away or direct the impounding <br />facility to dispose of the animal in a humane manner. <br />503.09 LICENSE AND VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: <br />1. License and Registration. All dogs within the City of Lino Lakes shall be <br />licensed except the following: <br />a Dogs less than six (6) months of age; <br />b Dogs which are brought into the City for appearances in an animal show or <br />trial; <br />c Dogs being used by law enforcement officers. <br />2. Vaccination Required. A person who owns, harbors or keeps a dog over six <br />months old within the city must have the dog vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian with <br />an anti- rabies vaccine that is currently effective. The owner shall be responsible for <br />revaccination of the anti - rabies vaccine upon each expiration date and return to the city <br />for re- licensing of their dog. <br />3. Tag Required. A person who owns, harbors or keeps a dog over six months old <br />within the city must securely attach the City of Lino Lakes identification tag to the dog's <br />Amended 3/15/05 Page 5 of 15 <br />