(A) Dogs and cats are hereby declared to be personal property for all intents and purposes, and the owner or owners of any dog or dogs shall be liable for any and all damages that may accrue:
(1) To any person, other than a trespasser, by reason of having been bitten by any such dog(s) or cat(s); and
(2) To any person, firm, or corporation by reason of such dog(s) or cat(s) killing, wounding, injuring, worrying or chasing any person or persons or any sheep or other domestic animals belonging to such person, firm or corporation.
(B) Such damage may be recovered in any court having jurisdiction of the amount claimed.
(Ord. 828, passed 8-11-2003; Ord. 915, passed 10-13-2008)