For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. All nonhuman vertebrate and invertebrate species, whether wild or domestic, commonly considered to be part of the animal kingdom.
AT LARGE. An animal off the premises of the owner not secured by a leash or lead of six feet or less under the control of a responsible person and obedient to that person’s commands.
BOROUGH. The Borough of Cressona, Pennsylvania.
BOROUGH OFFICIAL. That person or persons designated by Borough Council or the Mayor to enforce the provisions of this subchapter. Included in this definition are the dog warden, dog enforcement officers and all other Borough Enforcement Officers who shall have the same power to act as the animal control officer, and representatives of the Board of Health.
OWNER. Every person, firm or corporation having a right of property in any animal, or any person, firm or corporation who keeps or harbors such animal or has the animal in his or her home or who permits such animal to remain on or about the premises occupied by him or her.
(Prior Code, Ch. 2, § 301) (Ord. 317, passed 1-20-1997, § 1; Ord. 3-2003, passed 6-16-2003)