(a) Each application for a dog or cat license shall be made to the Police Department upon a form provided for that purpose, and it shall be accompanied by a certificate from a duly licensed veterinarian showing that the dog or cat has been vaccinated against rabies consistent with Subsection (b) below.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to own, keep or possess any dog or cat over the age of six (6) months which has not been vaccinated against rabies. The owner of any dog or cat shall have the animal vaccinated by a duly licensed veterinarian by six (6) months of age and shall keep the vaccinations current. The vaccines used shall be of the type recommended by the Compendium of Animal Rabies Control as promulgated by the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians and shall provide for duration of immunity of up to three (3) years. A current vaccination tag shall be attached to the collar of the animal.

(c) Every dog or cat whose age is such that it is not required by this Chapter to be licensed shall bear an identification tag setting forth the name and address of its owner or keeper.

(d) This Section shall not apply to facilities licensed under Section 35-80-101 through 117, C.R.S. (Ord. 1028 §3, 2010)