As used in this article the following terms are defined below:
Bite means the act of an animal seizing flesh with its teeth or jaws so as to tear, pierce or injure the flesh.
Cats means any and all domestic felines.
Confinement means impoundment within the county's animal shelter or other appropriate facility.
Dogs means any and all domestic canines.
Owner means any person, groups of persons, firm, partnership or corporation owning, keeping, having charge of or taking care of an animal or allowing an animal to remain on its property for more than 72 hours.
Rabies vaccinator means a person appointed and certified to administer rabies vaccine or a licensed veterinarian.
Rabies vaccine means an animal rabies vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture for use in this state.
Restraint means a secure enclosure, chain, leash or other physical device of sufficient strength which allows the owner to maintain direct control of an animal.
Vaccination means the administration of rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian or by a certified rabies vaccinator.
(Ord. No. 2007-1001, Art. II, (1), 10-26-2007; Ord. No. 2007-1003, 10-26-2007)