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Animal Control Officer shall cause the dog to be impounded and so <br /> quarantined. After the required ten (10) day quarantine, if the <br /> dog is still unclaimed, the dog shall be humanely euthanized and <br /> tested for rabies; if claimed, the dog shall be examined by a <br /> licensed veterinarian to insure there are no clinical signs of <br /> rabies . If no signs of rabies are observed, the dog can be <br /> released to the owner as specified in Section 30 . 17 of this <br /> Ordinance . If the dog is found to be rabid, it shall be humanely <br /> euthanized. <br /> (d) The Animal Warden, Animal Control officer, or other <br /> designate of the City shall have the authority to verify if the dog <br /> is properly quarantined. Any veterinarian quarantining an animal <br /> shall notify the Animal Warden before the release of such animal . <br /> (e) Any dog known to have been bitten by a rabid dog or <br /> exposed to rabies shall be impounded. If, however, the dog is at <br /> large and cannot be apprehended after reasonable effort, the dog <br /> may be immediately destroyed. After impoundment , if proof of <br /> rabies immunization is furnished and booster injections are given <br /> by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the owner, the dog may <br /> be released to the owner as specified in Section 30 . 17 of this <br /> Ordinance . If it cannot be proven that the animal has a current <br /> rabies immunization, the owner may, at his discretion, make <br /> provision for a suitable quarantine for a period of not less than <br /> six (6) months . <br /> Sec. 30 . 11 . Running at Large Prohibited. <br /> (a) No person shall allow a dog to run at large at any <br /> time, except as provided in (b) of this section. <br /> (b) This provision shall not apply to dogs used as a <br /> necessary element of a bona fide livestock operation. Dogs used in <br /> bona fide livestock operations shall be issued license tags of a <br /> different color than regular license tags . Said license tags shall <br /> be called "farm dog licenses" and shall be worn at all times . <br /> (c) No person shall apply for a farm dog license unless <br /> their dog (s) are a necessary element of a bona fide livestock <br /> operation. <br /> Sec . 30 . 12 . Abandonment Prohibited. <br /> No person shall abandon any dog within the City. <br /> Rev. 10/17/95 6 <br />