Persons moving into the county after Jan. 31 or who obtain a dog later in the year must comply with the dog license requirement at that time. Rabies vaccinations are required for all cats in the county that are 4 months of age or older. Rabies inoculations also are encouraged for ferrets. The Zoning Ordinance limits the number and kinds of animals kept according to the size of the owner's land. Information on acreage requirements for keeping other animals such as horses, livestock and fowl also may be obtained by calling Zoning Administration.
Volunteers bring their pets to area nursing homes to visit residents on a regular basis.