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and providing proof of compliance with the identification and rabies vaccination requirements of <br /> this Chapter. <br /> An impounded dog displaying a need for medical care may be taken to a veterinarian for <br /> emergency treatment. The owner of the animal is responsible for payment of expenses incurred <br /> as a result of the veterinarian's treatment. <br /> If the owner of the dog refuses to pick up the impounded dog from the pound master, the owner <br /> shall be required to reimburse the City for any costs associated with the impoundment and <br /> housing of the dog. <br /> Section 9-2.7. IDENTIFICATION TAGS AND PROOF OF RABIES VACCINE <br /> The owner of any dog kept within the City of Pequot Lakes, six (6)months of age or older, shall <br /> securely attach to the dog's collar in such a manner that the tag may be easily seen by the <br /> officers of the City of Pequot Lakes (1) an identification tag or plate containing the owner's <br /> name and telephone number; and (2) a tag or plate evidencing the rabies vaccination required by <br /> Section 9-2.12. Alternatively, an owner may cause the dog to be micro chipped in such a manner <br /> that the identification and proof of rabies vaccine information required herein is retrievable <br /> electronically. <br /> Any dog less than six (6) months of age must have an identifying tag or plate containing the <br /> owner's name and telephone number permanently affixed to the collar of the dog in such a <br /> manner that the tag may be easily seen by the officers of the City of Pequot Lakes. <br /> Section 9-2.8. DISPOSITION OF UNCLAIMED ANIMALS <br /> Any dog which is not claimed as provided in this Chapter after seven (7) days of impounding <br /> may be sold to anyone desiring to purchase the animal. The Animal Control Officer shall <br /> determine the price, which shall reflect the breed of dog and the impoundment cost. Any animal <br /> which is not claimed by the owner or sold may be euthanized and buried at the direction of the <br /> pound master. <br /> Section 9-2.9. POUND <br /> The City Council may designate as the pound or animal shelter, a suitable kennel or other animal <br /> facility, either within or outside the City limits of the City of Pequot Lakes. <br /> Section 9-2.10. DANGEROUS DOGS <br /> 1. The provisions of Minn. Stat. §§ 347.50 to 347.565 are adopted by reference and <br /> govern dangerous dogs and potentially dangerous dogs in the City of Pequot Lakes, and <br />