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to 354- (c) No animal which has been impounded by reason of its being a stray, unclaimed by its owner, shall be allowed to be adopted from the animal shelter during a period of emergency rabies quarantine invoked pursuant to Article II, Section 6, of this ordinance, except by special authorization of the Director of Public Health and the Animal Control Section. Sec. 5. Procedure with respect to redemption or adoption of unvaccinated dog. (a) Unless proof of a current rabies vaccination can be furnished, every person who either adopts or redeems a dog at the animal shelter will be given a "proof of rabies vaccination card" at the time of the redemption or adoption. This card will be stamped with a date stating the maximum time limit allowed to take the dog or cat to the veterinarian of such person's choice for rabies vaccination. The time limit for dogs four (4) months and older will be seventy-two (72) hours, with Sundays and holidays excluded. For puppies under four (4) months, the time limit will vary according to their age. (b) The "proof of rabies vaccination card" will be completed and returned to the animal shelter by the veterinarian. If this card is not returned to the animal shelter within the time limit specified on the card, an animal control officer will be dispatched to retrieve the dog. (c) Payment for the rabies vaccination provided for in this section will be the responsibility of the person redeeming or adopting the animal. Sec. 6. Suspected rabid animals not to be redeemed or adopted. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, animals impound- ed which appear to be suffering from rabies shall not be redeemed or adopted, but shall be dealt within accord with Article II, of this ordinance. Sec. 7. Destruction of wounded or diseased animals. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, any animal impounded which is badly wounded or diseased (not a rabies suspect) and has no identification shall be destroyed immediately in a humane manner. If the animal has identification the Animal Control Section shall attempt to notify the owner before disposing of such animal, but if the owner cannot be reached readily, and the animal is suffering, the Animal Control Section may destroy the animal at its discretion in a humane manner. ARTICLE IV. EFFECTIVE DATE Sec. 1. The provisions of Section 10, Article I, shall be effective January 1st, 1983. Sec. 2. All other provisions of this ordinance other than Section 10, of Article I, shall be effective from and after the 1st day of July, 1982.