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(d) The Animal Control Officer or health department may restrict the sale of any animal suspected of being diseased or otherwise unfit for sale. An examination by a licensed veterinarian may be requested at the expense of the enforcement agency. (1.)The permit holder shall reimburse the enforcing agency's veterinary fees if the inspection by the veterinarian concludes the animal to be unfit for sale at the time of inspection. (2.)The inspection is to be made by a veterinarian within 24 hours of the enforcing agency's determination that the said animal is not fit for sale. (e) All pet shops herein defined and stores selling animals, birds, reptiles and fish as pets shall take care to house animals in a sanitary manner. Appropriate medical services, care, and housing shall be given according to individual species needs. (f) No puppy or kitten under the age of eight weeks may be offered for sale, trade or other compensation or for free giveaway (except a puppy or kitten, or litter or litters taken to the Department of Animal Control). (Ord. XXXXXX) Penalty, see § 5.999 § 5.060 CIRCUSES, ANIMAL CONCESSIONS AND ANIMAL EVENT. Any person who is responsible for a circus, animal concession or animal event as defined by this chapter must obtain a circus, animal concession or animal event permit. Non-profit organizations conducting circuses, animal concessions, and events are required to obtain a permit in order to allow inspection but those permits will be issued as complimentary when non-profit status has been verified. (Ord. XXXXXX) Penalty, see § 5.999 § 5.061 ZOOLOGICAL PARKS. Zoological parks shall be issued complimentary permits at no fee. (Ord. XXXXXX) § 5.062 EXCEPTION. No permit shall be required of the Department of Animal Control or animal welfare organization; however, all other provisions of this chapter shall apply and such organizations are subject to inspection. (Ord. XXXXXX) DOGS AND CATS; SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS § 5.075 RABIES VACCINATION REQUIRED. Cats and dogs over the age of three months must be vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian for rabies. One-year and three-year rabies vaccine may be used as per Indiana Administrative Code. Caretakers must be able to provide proof of vaccination. (Ord. XXXXXX) Penalty, see § 5.999 § 5.076 DOGS OR CATS IN HEAT. Every female dog or cat in heat shall be confined in a secure building or enclosure so as to prevent conception except during instances of planned breeding. (Ord. XXXXXX) Penalty, see § 5.999 § 5.078 SALE OF PUPPIES AND KITTENS. A puppy or kitten must be at least 8 weeks old and weaned before it may be offered for sale, traded, or given away for other compensation or for giveaway (except a puppy or kitten or litter or litters may be surrendered to the animal control shelter). (Ord. XXXXXX) Penalty, see § 5.999