Caldwell, Idaho

08-03-09: CANINE LICENSING:

(1)   Canine License Required; Application:

A.   License Required: It shall be unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep or possess a canine more than six (6) months of age within the City without first procuring a license.

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E.   Proof Of Spay/Neuter; Rabies Vaccination Required: No canine will be licensed as spayed or neutered without proof that such surgery was performed. No canine will be licensed without proof of current rabies vaccination as provided in subsection 08-03-15(4) of this article.

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(3)   Unsterilized Canines: It shall be unlawful for any person to own, harbor, keep or possess an unsterilized canine more than six (6) months of age within the incorporated areas of the City without obtaining a license as provided by this section.

A.   Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not apply in the following instances:

1.   The provisions of this subsection regarding licensing of unsterilized canines shall not apply to any person visiting the City for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, and owning or possessing a canine, if such canine is currently licensed by another licensing authority or if such person is a permanent resident where no such license is required.

2.   If a licensed veterinarian states, in writing, that the canine is unfit to undergo the required surgical procedure because of a health condition. The age of a canine does not automatically constitute a prohibitive health condition for purposes of this subsection. The veterinarian must describe the physical condition or symptoms of the canine making it unfit to undergo the required surgery.

B.   License For Unsterilized Canine: To possess an unsterilized canine, an individual must obtain a license as set forth herein and pay the appropriate fee. The license shall be issued or renewed only if the following conditions have been met:

1.   The canine is examined by a licensed veterinarian; and

2.   The canine has current vaccinations for rabies; and

3.   The individual has not had more than two (2) violations of the canine portions of this article within the past twenty-four (24) months; and

4.   Upon the third impound of the same unsterilized canine, the canine shall be sterilized before it is returned to the owner. The owner shall be responsible for the cost of sterilization and other fees associated with the impoundment of their canine.

08-03-11: FEES:

(1)   License Fees: The City Clerk and Animal Control Director are entitled to charge fees in connection with canine licenses (establishing different fees for sterilized and unsterilized canines and canines with and without microchips), and replacement of lost licenses. The amount of the fees charged shall be as established by resolution of the City Council.

(2)   Canine Impound Fees: The City Clerk and Animal Control Director are entitled to charge a fee for impounding canines. Said fee may increase for each subsequent offense. A fee may also be charged for boarding and keeping impounded animals, rabies inoculation, adoption fees, sterilization, necessary medical care and other costs reasonably related to services of the animal shelter provided to an individual animal. The amount of the fees charged shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

08-03-19: IMPOUNDING:

(5)   Recovery Of Impounded Canines, Animal Or Livestock: The owner of any canine, animal or livestock impounded may recover possession of same upon payment of all applicable fines and fees. Additionally, if a canine over six (6) months of age is impounded and has not been sterilized, the owner or claimant must either secure the immediate sterilization of the canine or qualify for and receive an unsterilized canine license. Additionally, if the animal shelter director cannot determine whether an impounded canine over the age of six (6) months has been inoculated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian within the preceding three (3) years, the animal shelter director may immediately inoculate the animal at the expense of the owner or claimant. If the owner or representative of the owner of any canine, animal or livestock impounded shall fail to pay the required fees within twenty-four (24) hours after actual notice or within five (5) working days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) after reasonable or diligent effort to notify the owner or representative of the owner, the animal shelter director may dispose of any canine, animal or livestock either through adoption (provided the new owner shall pay the required fees) or through euthanasia.