§ 462.504. Exemptions.

A dog, cat or ferret may be exempt from certain requirements of this Part as follows:

(a)

A greyhound temporarily brought into the City for purposes of racing at licensed greyhound tracks is exempt from registration and licensing.

(b)

A dog, cat or ferret temporarily brought into the City as a part of an entertainment act is exempt from registration and licensing.

(c)

A dog, cat or ferret temporarily brought into the City for a period of less than 30 consecutive days is exempt from registration and licensing.

(d)

A dog, cat or ferret is exempt from rabies vaccination if a veterinarian has examined the animal and has certified in writing that vaccinating the animal at that time would endanger the animal's health because of its age, infirmity, disability, illness or other medical considerations. An animal exempt under this provision must be vaccinated as soon as its health allows. A registration fee equal to the cost of a pet license for a dog, cat or ferret shall be paid even if the animal cannot currently be vaccinated for rabies. An exemption that extends beyond 12 months must be renewed annually through submission of a new exemption letter. No exemption letter shall be deemed valid after one year from the date it was written.

(Ord. 2004-259-E, § 1; Ord. 2010-527-E, § 6)