For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ABANDON.” To forsake entirely, or to neglect or refuse to provide or perform the legal obligations for care and support of an animal by its owner, or his or her agent. Such abandonment shall constitute the relinquishment of all rights and claims by the owner to such animal.
“ANIMAL.” Any and all types of animals both domesticated and wild, male and female, singular and plural. (‘82 Code, § 5-100)
“AT LARGE.” Off the premises of the owner, and not under the control of the owner or a member of his immediate family either by leash, cord, chain, or otherwise. (‘82 Code, § 5-100)
“DOG.” Both male and female. (‘82 Code, § 5-100)
“DOMESTIC ANIMAL.” An animal that is not wild. The term is limited to:
(1) Cattle, calves, horses, mules, swine, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, poultry, ostriches, rhea, emus or other bird;
(2) An animal of the bovine, equine, ovine, caprine, porcine, canine, feline, avian, camelid, cervidae, or bison species; or
(3) An aquatic animal that may be the subject of aquaculture (as defined in IC 15-11-7-1).
(IC 15-17-2-26)
“FOWL.” Any and all fowl, domesticated and wild, male and female, singular and plural. (‘82 Code, § 5-100)
“OWNER.” Any person, firm, association, or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring a dog. (‘82 Code, § 5-100)