Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 8, art. V, div. 4 — DISEASE CONTROL IN ANIMAL SHELTERS AND KENNELS | Oklahoma City Municipal Code (Supp. No. 5, Update 1: codified through Ordinance No. 28070, adopted April 21, 2026) — City of Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 8-285 Dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies.

§ 8-285. - Dogs and cats to be vaccinated against rabies. Dogs and cats kept in animal shelters or kennels shall be vaccinated against rabies in accordance with the provisions of Article IV of this chapter. (Ord. No. 23145, § 2, 10-3-06)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 8-286 Diseased animals.

§ 8-286. - Diseased animals. (a) Animals under quarantine or treatment for a communicable disease shall be physically separated from other susceptible animals to minimize dissemination of disease. Such quarantine area should have a separate ventilation system. (b) Observation and separation. Animals shall be observed daily for signs of disease. An animal suspected of having an infectious disease shall be physically separated from other animals until the condition is determined to be noninfectious. (c) Humane care. Sick or injured animals shall be provided with access to veterinary care. (d) Disposal in a humane manner. Animals with untreatable diseases, or injuries, or of an aggressive nature shall be disposed of in a humane manner. (e) Quarantine. In breeding kennels, the Health Department may require laboratory testing of a suitable number of animals or specimens to determine if such animals are disease free. The costs of the laboratory tests shall be the responsibility of the licensee. Quarantine will be lifted only through written release by the Health Department when it is determined a health risk no longer exists. (Ord. No. 23145, § 2, 10-3-06)