§ 4-374. Confinement or euthanization of dog or cat bitten by rabid animal.

Any dog or cat bitten by an animal believed to be afflicted with rabies, where the owner has proof of a valid rabies vaccination, shall be revaccinated immediately by a currently licensed veterinarian at the expense of the owner and shall be confined, at a place approved by the Director, for a period of 90 days. If the owner of such dog or cat does not have proof of a valid rabies vaccination, the dog or cat shall be confined in a pound, kennel or enclosure approved by the Director for a period not to exceed six months. In the latter event, the dog or cat shall receive a rabies vaccination at the expense of the owner at least one month prior to its release. If confinement is not feasible, the dog or cat shall be euthanized by one of the methods approved by the State Veterinarian.

(Code 1993, § 4-100; Code 2004, § 10-295)

State Law reference— Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 3.5-6522.

(Code 1993, § 4-100; Code 2004, § 10-295)

State law reference

Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, § 3.5-6522.