City of Beresford Ordinances
City ordinance document - Chapter 5.02
5.0204 Compulsory Vaccination of Animals for Rabies.
“Every dog, cat or other animal susceptible to rabies, held as a domestic pet in the City, six months of age or older, shall be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Vaccination against rabies shall be given at such intervals that guarantee immunity, and the minimum time period between vaccinations shall be determined by the available vaccine and based upon the recommendations and approval of the State Veterinarian.
Any owner acquiring a dog, cat or other animal by purchase, gift, birth or otherwise, shall have such animal vaccinated against rabies within one month following acquisition or when the animal reaches the age of six months.
Any animal impounded shall not be released to any person until such animal has been vaccinated against rabies; provided, however, no animal so impounded shall be vaccinated if the owner can present a certificate of a current vaccination.
All veterinarians or other qualified persons designated to vaccinate animals against rabies shall provide the owner at the time of vaccination with a certificate or metallic tag showing the date of the vaccination. Whenever metallic tags are so given for vaccination, such metallic tags shall be worn by all animals on a collar, harness, or chain when off the premises of the owner.”
If residing outside of Beresford, please see your local city ordinance for vaccination guidelines or requirements.