A. The registration requirements for dogs and cats under this chapter do not apply to any dog or cat kept within the city for less than 30 calendar days. All such dogs and cats are subject to all other provisions of this title. This subsection does not allow a 30-day grace period for compliance with registration requirements for dog and cat owners within the city. This subsection is an exemption only for dogs and cats kept temporarily within the boundaries of the city.

B. The Humane Society shelters, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animal shelters, and hospitals and clinics operated by licensed veterinarians for the care and treatment of animals are exempted from the dog, cat, kennel and cattery registration requirements set forth in WMC 7.16.010 and 7.16.020. However, the shelters, hospitals and clinics are subject to all other requirements of this title. (Ord. 09-69(AM) § 6, 2009; prior code § 12.10.090)