A. As used in this chapter:
ANIMAL: Any horse, mule, donkey, pony, cow, sheep, goat, hog, dog, cat, rabbit, turkey or other animal or fowl.
AT LARGE:
1. Not securely confined by a fence or other means on premises under the control of, or occupied by, the owner; or
2. Not under the control of the owner, a member of his immediate family over twelve (12) years of age or an agent of the owner, by leash not more than six feet (6') in length if off the premises of the owner.
FOWL: Chickens, guineas, geese, ducks and pigeons.
KENNEL: Any lot or premises on which are kept three (3) or more dogs more than six (6) months of age. More than one litter of puppies born from different mother dogs may be kept only in a kennel.
LIVESTOCK: Cattle (cows, bulls, steers, heifers, calves), horses (mares, stallions, geldings, ponies), sheep, goats and similar animals.
OWNER OR KEEPER: Any person, group of persons or corporation owning, keeping, maintaining or harboring, or having care or custody of, an animal or animals or fowl or birds.
PROVOKE OR PROVOCATION: With respect to an attack by an animal, that the animal was hit, kicked or struck by a person with an object or part of a person's body or that any part of the animal's body is pulled, pinched or squeezed by a person.
VICIOUS ANIMAL: An animal which has bitten, or attempted to bite, any person without undue provocation, or which attacks, or barks or growls at and acts as if it intends to attack or bite, or bites a person or persons when not unduly provoked, and includes a pit bull.
WITHOUT PROVOCATION: That an animal was not teased, tormented or abused; and also means where the animal was not protecting its owner or owner's property from criminal activity by a perpetrator of a crime.
B. All other words or phrases used herein shall be defined and interpreted according to their common usage. (1998 Code)