For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ANIMAL." Any living creature, domestic or wild.
"ANIMAL SHELTER." Any premises designated by city administrative authority for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals held under authority of this chapter.
"CIRCUS." A nonresident variety show which features animals.
"DOMESTIC FARM ANIMAL." Domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce commodities such as food, fiber, and labor.
"GUIDE DOG." Any animal serving a blind person in an auxiliary ocular (eye) capacity.
"HUMANE OFFICER." Any person designated by the Board of Public Works and Safety to perform such duties as designated by this chapter and the Chief of Police.
"HUMANE SOCIETY." Any organization for the prevention of cruelty to animals or children incorporated under the laws of the state.
"KENNEL." Any person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling, or boarding dogs and cats or engaged in the training of dogs for guard or sentry purposes.
"OWNER." Any person, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring animals.
"PET SHOP." Any person, partnership, or corporation engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling, or boarding animals of any species.
"RESTRAINT." An animal shall be deemed to be under restraint if on the premises of its owner or if accompanied by a responsible person and under that person's control.
“THEATRICAL EXHIBIT.” Any exhibition or act featuring performing animals.
“VETERINARY HOSPITAL." Any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed veterinarian for the boarding of animals or the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of animals.
“ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN." Any park or zoo operated by a person or private corporation.
(Ord. 3, 2014, passed 8-4-14; Am. Ord. 7, 2017, passed 8-7-17)