§ 14:200. Requirements for possession.

No person shall own, keep, or harbor any dog, cat or ferret over the age of three (3) months within the parish without having:

(1)

The dog, cat or ferret vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian at three (3) months of age initially, revaccinated one (1) year later and then on an annual or triennial basis thereafter, except in case of injury or any other medical condition that would preclude proper vaccination of the dog or cat or endanger the health of the animal and only upon receipt by the animal control and rescue center of a letter signed by a licensed veterinarian requesting an exception until the medical condition is resolved to the point that vaccination is no longer a threat to the health of the dog or cat.

(2)

Registered the dog, cat or ferret with the animal control and rescue center upon presentation of a certificate of such rabies vaccination, as hereinafter specified.

(3)

Tagged the dog or cat as hereinafter specified. The provisions of this paragraph shall not be applicable to community cat caretakers.

(Ord. No. 9634 § 1, 5-26-93; Ord. No. 13791, § 1, 10-25-06; Ord. No. 15237, § 1, 1-11-12; Ord. No. 15788, § 2, 9-24-14)