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Effective July 13, 2004, Kentucky State Law regarding required rabies vaccinations has been amended to include not only dogs, but also cats and ferrets.  Every owner shall have his dog, cat, or ferret initially vaccinated against rabies by the age of four (4) months and revaccinated at the expiration of the immunization.

258.015  Dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies -- Issuance and distribution of certificates -- Tags for dogs -- Requirements for compliance by qualified persons -- Cat and ferret owners -- Feral cats. (click to view, requires adobe acrobat reader)

Click here to read more about the new Kentucky vaccination regulation. http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/07/16/loc_kyrabies160.html

Effective July 13, 2004, Victory at last for Kentucky!  Kentucky State Law now prohibits the use of gunshot as a means of euthanasia.

258.505  Use of gunshot as euthanasia. (click to view, requires adobe acrobat reader)

Click here to read more about the banning of gunshot as a means of euthanasia.
http://www.cincypost.com/2004/02/20/strays02-20-2004.html