Amending Chapter 5 in its Entirety Replacing it With A New Chapter 5 Entitled Responsible Animal and Pet Ownership Care and Control Regulations

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