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II <br /> 4. Application; Temporary_ This Chapter does not apply to dogs which: <br /> A. Are owned by a person temporarily remaining within the City of <br /> Pequot Lakes for less than thirty(30) days within any year; <br /> GB. Are brought into the City for field trials or show purposes; <br /> or, <br /> DC. Are used for hunting in the State of Minnesota for less than thirty <br /> (30) days, within any heense year. <br /> 5. Unvaccinated Dosz Bites Person. Any dog suspected of being afflicted <br /> with rabies which has not been vaccinated in accordance with this Section that has <br /> bitten a person or caused an abrasion of the skin of such person, shall be seized <br /> and impounded for a period of not less than ten(10) days. If, upon examination <br /> by a veterinarian,the dog has no signs of rabies at the end of the impoundment, <br /> then it may be released to the owner. If the veterinarian determines that the dog is <br /> rabid,then said animal shall be euthanized. <br /> 6. Vaccinated Dog Bites Person. Any dog vaccinated in accordance with this <br /> Section which has bitten a person shall be confined by the owner or at the city <br /> pound for a period of ten(10) days, at which time the dog shall be examined by a <br /> licensed veterinarian,then the dog may be released from confinement to its <br /> owner. If the veterinarian determines that the dog is rabid,then said animal shall <br /> be euthanized. <br /> 7. Dog Bitten by a Rabid Animal. In the case of a dog that has been bitten <br /> by a rabid animal,the following rules shall apply: <br /> A. Unvaccinated Animals. <br /> (1). In the case of dogs which have not been vaccinated in <br /> accordance with this Chapter which have been bitten by a <br /> known rabid animal, said bitten dog shall be euthanized <br /> upon written consent of the owner. <br /> (2). If the owner is unwilling to have the bitten dog euthanized, <br /> strict isolation of the dog in a kennel under veterinarian <br /> supervision for a minimum of six (6)months shall be <br /> required. The owner of the dog shall be responsible for the <br /> expense thereof. <br /> B. Vaccinated Animals. If the bitten dog is vaccinated in accordance <br /> with the provisions of this Section, the dog shall be held as <br /> follows: <br /> Page 7 of 8 <br />