For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ACQUIRED AFTER JANUARY 1. Any unlicensed dog or cat brought into the city limits after January 1 for the given year or which becomes over six months of age after January 1.
AT LARGE. Refers to any dog or cat being otherwise than on the premises of its owner when the dog is not attached to a leash held by a competent person or restrained within a motor vehicle or when the cat is uncollared.
CATS. Includes both male and female cats whether altered or not.
DOGS. Includes both male and female dogs whether altered or not.
FERAL CAT. Any domesticated cat of any breed or sex, whether neutered or not, which has no apparent owner and is at large within the city limits.
OWNER.
(1) Includes any person, firm, or corporation owning, harboring, sheltering, or keeping a dog or cat.
(2015 Code, § 4-3B-1)
(2) Any person owning, keeping, or harboring an animal.
RESIDENCE. The dwelling place and surrounding property of one family.
(2015 Code, § 4-3A-1)