Q: | Why do we license dogs and cats? |
A: | The Town requires licenses on
all pets over 3 months of age. Because we do not own or operate an "animal shelter", we need to know what homes pets belong to so we can return the animal to the owner and avoid the costs of impoundment. (This keeps the pet owner from having to pay impound fees which start at $65). If we are unable to locate the owner or if the owner's premises does not have adequate outdoor fencing to contain a dog, we have to impound the animal. Cats are not required to be contained. |
Q: | Why does the Town require rabies vaccinations? |
A: | Rabies is
making a significant impact in Eastern Colorado again. Since the
Town is near the river bottom and surrounded by farmland and sandhills, our animals can be in contact with wildlife (foxes, coyotes, and skunks), which might carry the rabies infection. By requiring current rabies vaccinations as part of our licensing, we are keeping the pets, citizens and visitors safe. |
Q: | My dog/cat has a current
license. Why are you sending me a notice for a new rabies
vaccination record? |
A: | The Ordinance requiring the
dog/cat license also requires a current rabies vaccination for that license to be valid. We know how busy everyone's lives are, and we send the reminder as courtesy so in case you forget to update the vaccination, you can get it prior to the Code Enforcement Officer visiting you (with a ticket). The notice is strictly a courtesy (we'd rather see the current vaccination instead of you seeing the judge). |
Q: | I have a 3-year rabies vaccination and still got a notice! What is a "current" rabies vaccination? |
A: | While there is a 3-year
available, under advisement from the State Veterinarian, the Town only accepts a 2-year as being current. This is because in our level of exposure in a rural environment, the 3-year may not provide adequate protection towards the end of the 3-years. |
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