For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADULT. Any animal six months of age and older.
ANIMAL. Dogs, cats, goats, cattle, swine, sheep, horses, mules, domestic fowl/poultry and other birds, rodents, game animals, fur-bearing animals and wild animals.
(MCA § 81-2-702(1))
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any premises provided for impounding and caring for dogs and other animals pursuant to state laws and town ordinances. Dedman Foundation will be used by the town.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the immediate, continuous and effective control of the owner or some other competent person.
CURRENT VACCINATION. The inoculation of a dog or cat with an anti-rabies vaccine having an effective immunity of one or two years. Animals vaccinated initially will receive a booster shot one year after the initial vaccination and thereafter on a biannual basis unless the vaccine used requires re-vaccination sooner.
HUMANE DISPOSITION or HUMANE EUTHANASIA. The humane destruction of any animal by a person who has been certified as properly trained in methods of euthanasia for each species to be destroyed and is accomplished by a method that is consistent with the American Veterinary Medical Association’s recommendations in producing instantaneous unconsciousness and immediate death without undue pain or distress, or a method that utilizes an anesthesia produced by an agent which causes painless loss of consciousness and death following such loss of consciousness.
ISOLATION. An area which allows an animal to be separated from other healthy animals. ISOLATION ROOMS do not allow contact between the confined animal and other animals or the public.
LIVESTOCK. Cattle, mules, asses, sheep, llamas, alpacas, bison, swine, ostriches, rheas, emus and goats.
OPEN AREA. A land area free of buildings with enclosed walls and/or roof, including, but not limited to, homes, garages, bams and sheds. Acceptable buildings or structures on the OPEN AREA may include, but are not limited to, enclosures such as pens, corrals, fences or a wind/sun barrier, as approved by the Council.
OWNER. Any person owning, keeping or harboring a dog or other animal who is presumed to be the adult head of the household owning, keeping or harboring such an animal.
PET ANIMAL. Any animal of a domesticated species sold or kept for the purpose of being a household pet. PET ANIMALS include, but are not limited to, dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, white rats and fish.
RESTRAINT. Controlled by a leash not longer than six feet, at heel beside a competent person and obedient of the owner, or within the property limits of premises controlled by the owner or other persons consenting thereto.
VACCINATION. The inoculation of a dog or cat with anti-rabies vaccine by a licensed veterinarian.
(Ord. 2008-01, passed - -)