§ 56.01 Annual License Required

1. Every owner of a dog or cat over the age of six months (or of a dog or cat under the age of six months which is no longer with its dam) shall procure a dog license or cat license for each year, from the City, before the first day of January of the year for which the license is in effect, or within 30 days after such dog or cat reaches the age of six months and is no longer with its dam, or if brought into the City.

2. The owner of a cat or dog less than six months of age which is no longer with its dam, but which is too young to be immunized, shall be issued a temporary license upon application to the City and payment of the regular fee. Such temporary license shall automatically expire seven months from the date of birth of the dog or cat unless the owner furnishes to the City a veterinarian's certificate showing that the dog or cat has been immunized. If such certificate is furnished prior to the time such dog or cat reaches seven months, the temporary license shall automatically become a regular animal license.