SBACC Special Committee Meeting Minutes and final document (2)

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distemper, adeno-virus parainfluenza, parvovirus, coronavirus, and leptospirosis, and in the case of cats, against feline rhinotracheitis, and panleucopenia; and (7.)Not offer a puppy or kitten under the age of eight weeks for sale, trade, other compensation or free giveaway (except a puppy or kitten or litters of them taken to the Department of Animal Control); and (8.)Furnish warrant of health for a period of not less than one week with recommendation to have examined by licensed veterinarian for each animal sold. (c) Any owner or person having custody of a dog or cat which has been neutered within 10 weeks after giving birth to a litter or who turns the adult dog or cat over to the Department of Animal Control within 10 weeks from the birth date of the litter, will be required to purchase a minor breeder permit at the rate of $10. (d) Any owner or person having custody of a dog or cat which has delivered a litter, who chooses not to relinquish said animal to the Department of Animal Control and also chooses not to have the animal neutered, will be required to purchase a minor breeder permit at the rate of $100 plus any applicable kennel/cattery permit fee. The permit shall be issued provided all requirements of this chapter are met. (Ord. XXXXXX) Penalty, see § 5.999 § 5.057 VETERINARY HOSPITALS/CLINICS. (a) All animals shall be housed humanely and in a sanitary manner. (b) Veterinarians shall keep records of each animal accepted for treatment, diagnosis or routine health care. (c) Veterinarians who engage in boarding, grooming or other business in addition to the treatment and/or medical care of animals shall obtain a permit as herein provided. (Ord. XXXXXX) Penalty, see § 5.999 § 5.058 GROOMING SHOP PERMIT. (a) Any person who has a grooming shop as defined in this chapter shall obtain a grooming shop permit. (b) A permit holder has the right to request that any dog or cat accepted for grooming be vaccinated against common diseases, and require proof of such vaccinations be furnished to the shop operator. (Ord. XXXXXX) Penalty, see § 5.999 § 5.059 PET SHOP PERMIT. (a) Any person operating a pet shop as defined in this chapter shall obtain a pet shop permit. (b) The permit holder shall furnish the purchaser a written statement at the time of sale containing the following: (1.)Date of sale, (2.)Name, address and telephone number of purchaser and permit holder, (3.)Permit number of permit holder, (4.)Breed, description, approximate age and sex of dog, cat or other animal sold. (Small mammals, parrot-type birds, and fish not included.) (5.)Medication and prophylactic immunization and dates administered, (6.)Internal parasite medication(s) and date(s) administered, (7.)A guarantee of good health for a period of not less than one week with recommendation to have the animal examined by a licensed veterinarian. (8.)The permit holder shall retain a copy of the written statement for 12 months from date of sale. (c) The pet shop permit holder shall be further required to register with the Department of Animal Control the name, address, and telephone number of each buyer or new owner of any dog or cat transferred within five days after the sale or transfer.