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Substitute Bill No. 17 -14 <br />Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulation Ordinance <br />Page 38 <br />(g)(!dl Traps discovered by the Division of Animal Care and Control to have been unlawfully set may be <br />seized. <br />See. 44 Sec. 5 -45 Through Sec. 5 -49 Reserved for Future Use. <br />Article 4. Pet Registration Requirements and Commercial Animal Permits <br />Sec. 5 -50 Pet Registration Required; Exception; Tags; Microchip Implant. <br />(a) Any person owning, keeping, harboring or having custody of any dog or cat over the age of <br />six (6) months must obtain a pet registration for such animal; provided, however, that no pet registration <br />shall be required of any animal welfare organization, municipal animal control facility or governmental <br />agency, or guide dog. <br />(b) A durable tag stamped with registration number will be provided to pet registration holders <br />the first time the dog or cat is registered. Each subsequent year, the dog or cat must be registered; <br />however, a new tag will not be issued. The registration will be on file with SBACC and proof of <br />payment /registration will be provided to the owner. Dogs and cats should wear their tags at all times on <br />their collars, except when involved in any organized show, obedience demonstration, training situation <br />or under the care of a licensed veterinarian. <br />(c) Any person owning any dog or cat which has been implanted with a microchip shall transfer <br />the microchip documentation with the Division of Animal Care and Control and national registry upon <br />sale, trade, barter, gift or transfer of an animal. Any animal received by South Bend Animal Care and <br />Control with an untraceable tag or microchip due to an owners failure to keep contact information <br />current for tracing with Animal Control, a national registry, or the veterinarian will be held three (3) <br />business days prior to disposition. <br />(d) Annual pet registrations are non - transferable. <br />Sec. 5 -51 Application for Registration or Permits. <br />(a) Application for registration or permits may be made at the Division of Animal Care and <br />Control or designated facility, or by mail, and shall include the name, address of applicant, type of <br />permit applied for, number and description of animal(s), information regarding sterilization, a list of all <br />vaccinations administered, if known; the date and type of vaccinations and the name of the person, <br />business, or entity who administered them, if known, a record of any known disease, illness or condition <br />with which the animal is or has been afflicted; and record of any veterinary treatment or medication <br />received by the animal and appropriate fee. <br />(b) Registration and permits are to be issued for a term of one (1) year, commencing with the <br />date of issuance. Microchip implants may be registered for the life of the animal with the Division of <br />Animal Care and Control. Owners must contact the Division of Animal Care and Control with changes <br />