As used in this chapter:
"Animal control officer" or "dog catcher" means any one or more employees of the city designated by the mayor. In addition to their regular duties, police officers serve as animal control officers.
"Animal shelter" means a place provided for the impoundment of dogs, cats, and other small animals.
"At large" or "running loose" means off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or other person, either by a leash, cord, chain or other physical means of control.
"Dog or cat" means a domesticated dog or cat.
"Owner" means any person owning, keeping, harboring, or possessing a dog, cat, or other small animal.
(Ord. 526 §6(part), 2017).