Law allows authorities to rescue animals exposed to elements
Illinois cat owners will soon be required to have their pets registered and vaccinated for rabies
State law now allows law enforcement officials to rescue dogs or cats from life-threatening heat or cold.
Legislation signed into law this month by Gov. Bruce Rauner amended the Humane Care for Animals Act. A law enforcement officer may take temporary custody of a dog or cat that is a companion animal if found to be exposed to cold or heat that could threaten the animal's life.
The official then must attempt to contact the pet's owner and seek emergency veterinary care for the animal as soon as possible.
Above is from: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/sns-bc-il--cat-vaccinations-illinois-20180826-story.html
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois county officials have about four months to figure out details of the rabies vaccination effort for cats.
Legislation signed into law this month by Gov. Bruce Rauner amended Illinois’ Animal Control Act. Beginning in January, cat owners must vaccinate their cats for rabies and keep them updated from the age of 4 months. The second rabies shot must be done within one year of the first vaccination.
As with dogs, counties will be required to issue a vaccination certificate and a rabies tag, which they will give to veterinarians to distribute.
Whiteside County Health Administrator Beth Fiorini says the procedure for shots and registration will be just like for dogs. However, the county hasn’t set prices yet.
Above is from: https://fox2now.com/2018/08/26/law-to-require-illinois-cats-be-registered-and-vaccinated-for-rabies/
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