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e e ORDINANCE NO. 93- 1922 8 the application and payment of the permit fee established by resolution of the City Council, a metal tag will be issued to the owner, which is required to be attached to the collar of the dog or cat. (b) The owner of a dog or cat shall have the animal vaccinated against rabies by the time the animal is four (4) months of age and once every twelve (12) calendar months thereafter as prescribed by rules of the Texas Board of Health. A veterinarian who vaccinates a dog or cat against rabies shall issue to the animal's owner a vaccination certificate in a form that meets the minimum standards approved by the Texas Board of Health. The City of La Porte may not register or license an animal that has not been vaccinated in accordance with this section. At the time of the vaccination, a metal tag shall be issued by the veterinarian showing the name of the veterinarian, the tag number, and the year of issuance. The owner shall attach the rabies tag to the collar of the dog or cat reflecting the vaccination of the animal. Such owner shall retain the certificate of vaccination until the vaccination is renewed. (c) Lost or stolen permit tags may be replaced by payment of a fee established by resolution of the City Council and presentation of the registration application. If a tag and registration application are both lost or stolen, a new license must be purchased at the regular fees. (d) It is unlawful for any person or owner to fail to comply with this section, including the provisions for requiring tags to be displayed upon the collar of the dog or cat, with said collar being attached to the body of the animal. Sec. 5-15. Rabies Reports and Quarantine. Rabies reports and quarantines shall be governed by the applicable provisions of Chapter 826, "Rabies" of the Texas Health and Safety Code, as the same shall be amended from time to time. Sec. 5-16. Barking Dogs. Any person who shall harbor or keep on his premises, or in his control, any dog which by loud, prolonged or repetitive barking or howling, shall cause a breach of the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, or the occupants of surrounding premises to be disturbed, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.