For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED ANIMAL. An animal whose owner has voluntarily relinquished possession of it with the intention of terminating his or her ownership, but without vesting possession in any other person.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any animal shelter established or designated by the Town Council to keep, care for, or legally dispose of impounded animals as provided for this section.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner while not under the control of the owner or other person by leash, cord, chain, or other device of actual physical restraint or under the control of and accompanying the owner or other person who has the ability to control the animal by voice command. A dog, which has been trained to work, and is working shall not be considered to be AT LARGE.
LICENSED DOG. Any dog on which a tax has been assessed and paid and for which a license tag has been issued as required by state law.
NON-IMMUNIZED ANIMAL. Any animal to be immunized against rabies, and which has not been so immunized.
(Ord. 9, 1992, passed 10-14-1992)