For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Includes every warm- or cold-blooded living creature, except a human being.
CRUELTY. Includes every act or omission whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering, or death is caused or permitted.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Any animal converted to a domestic habitat.
OWNER. Any person having a right of property in the animal or who keeps, possesses, or harbors an animal, or who has it in his or her care, or acts as its custodian, or who permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him or her.
VACCINATION or IMMUNIZATION. The injection of vaccine approved by the Bureau of Animal Industry, U.S. Department of Agriculture, administered by an accredited veterinarian.
(Prior Code, § 90.30) (Ord. 3-1977, passed 3-3-1977)