For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions 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. All dogs, cats, raccoons, skunks, reptiles, and any other ANIMAL kept as a pet.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any animal shelter established or designated by the Town Council to care for or legally dispose of impounded animals.
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, unless said animal has been trained as a service animal and is working as a service animal.
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 immunized.
(Ord. 2003-7, passed 10-14-2003; Ord. 2012-12, passed 9-18-2012)