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Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance <br />Page 41 <br />adeno -virus parainfluenza, parvovirus, coronavirus, and leptospirosis, and in the <br />case of cats, against feline rhinotracheitis, and panleucopenia; and <br />7. Not offer a puppy or kitten under the age of ten (10) weeks for sale, trade, other <br />compensation or free giveaway (except a puppy or kitten or litters of them taken <br />to the Division of Animal Care and Control); and <br />8. Furnish warrant of health for a period of not less than one (1) week with <br />recommendation to have examined by licensed veterinarian for each animal sold. <br />(c) Any owner or person having custody of a dog or cat which has been neutered within ten <br />(10) weeks after giving birth to a litter or who turns the adult dog or cat over to the <br />Division of Animal Care and Control within 10 weeks from the birth date of the litter, <br />will be required to purchase a minor breeder permit at the rate of ten dollars ($10.00). <br />(d) Any owner or person having custody of a dog or cat which has delivered a litter, who <br />chooses not to relinquish said animal to the Division of Animal Care and Control and <br />also chooses not to have the animal neutered, will be required to purchase a minor <br />breeder permit at the rate of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus any applicable <br />kennel /cattery permit fee. The permit shall be issued provided all requirements of this <br />Chapter are met. <br />Sec. 5 -63 Veterinary Hospitals /Clinics. <br />(a) All animals shall be housed humanely and in a sanitary manner. <br />(b) Veterinarians shall keep records of each animal accepted for treatment, diagnosis or <br />routine health care. <br />(c) Veterinarians who engage in boarding, grooming or other business in addition to the <br />treatment and /or medical care of animals shall obtain a permit as herein provided. <br />Sec. 5 -64 Grooming Shop Permit. <br />(a) Any person who has a grooming shop as defined in this chapter shall obtain a grooming <br />shop permit. <br />(b) A permit holder has the right to request that any dog or cat accepted for grooming be <br />vaccinated against common diseases, and require proof of such vaccinations be furnished <br />to the shop operator. <br />Sec. 5 -65 Pet Shop Permit. <br />(a) Any person operating a pet shop as defined in this Chapter shall obtain a pet shop permit. <br />