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SECTION 26. ANIMAL AGENCIES.A. Humane Society Requirements 1. Shall hold stray animals for five (5) days (excluding legal holidays or days the operation is closed to the public) allowing owners access for identifying and reclaiming said animals. 2. Shall keep records of the impoundment and disposition of all animals received and record relevant dates, names and addresses of persons to whom animals are released. 3. Shall provide dogs and cats released to owners with a rabies inoculation and Palm Beach County rabies/license tag. 4. Shall provide dogs and cats released to new adopters with: a. A rabies inoculation and Palm Beach County rabies tag. b. An electronic animal identification device (EAID) or tattoo. The numbering system shall be registered with the Division. 5. Shall reasonably assure that adopted dogs are not used as commercial guard dogs. 6. Shall assure that animals kept longer than twenty-four (24) hours are maintained in animal enclosures which are consistent with Section 23, paragraph H. 7. Shall contact appropriate agencies for the identification of any animals found with tattoos, tags or electronic animal identification devices (EAID). B. Private Non-Profit Animal Organization Requirements 1. Shall comply with Section 22 -- NUMBER OF ANIMALS; ACREAGE RESTRICTIONS/EXCESS ANIMAL HABITATS. 2. Shall comply with Section 24 -- ANIMAL CARE; MANNER OF KEEPING. 3. Shall provide dogs and cats released to owners with: a. A rabies inoculation and Palm Beach County rabies/license tag. b. An electronic animal identification device (EAID) or tattoo. The numbering system shall be registered with the Division. 4. Shall provide for the sterilization of all adopted dogs and cats. Animals will be sterilized prior to release or no later than thirty (30) days after the agency receives the animal, except for those that are a surgical risk as determined by a veterinarian. 5. Shall hold stray animals for ten (10) days after a found report has been filed at the Division with two (2) clear photographs (at least three (3) inches by three (3) inches) of the dog or cat and a "found" advertisement has been placed in a local newspaper of general circulation. 6. Shall keep records of the impoundment and disposition of all animals received and record relevant dates, names and addresses of persons to whom animals are released. 7. Shall reasonably assure that animals adopted or sold are not to be used as commercial guard dogs. 8. Shall contact appropriate agencies for the identification of any animals with tattoos, tags or electronic animal identification devices (EAID). C. All animal agencies (county and municipal animal control agencies, humane societies and private non-profit animal organizations) which accept animals from any member of the public will be required to have such person sign an agency statement detailing the reclaim, adoption and euthanasia policies. D. Failure to abide by these requirements stated herein shall be deemed a violation of this Ordinance.
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