For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONMENT. The relinquishment of all rights and claims by the owner to the animal.
(KRS 257.100(4))
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner, and not under the control of the owner or his or her agent either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise.
DOG. Any domestic canine three months of age or older.
KENNEL. Any person, partnership, corporation, limited liability company or any other business entity maintaining an establishment where dogs are kept for the purpose of breeding, buying, selling, showing or boarding, or engaged in the training of dogs for guard or sentry purposes. KENNEL shall not include licensed veterinary clinics, properly licensed and zoned commercial retail pet shops, state or federally regulated animal research facilities for the city’s police K-9 unit.
OWNER. Every person having a right of property to an animal and every person who keeps or harbors an animal, has it in his or her care or permits it to remain on or about the premises owned or occupied by him or her.
VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal that attacks, bites or physically injures human beings, domestic animals or livestock without adequate provocation, or which because of temperament or training has a known propensity, tendency or disposition to attack, bite or physically injure human beings, domestic animals or livestock. Any wild animal or any animal that without provocation has bitten or attacked a human being or other animal shall be prima facie presumed vicious or dangerous. This definition shall not apply to dogs used by law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties.
(Prior Code, § 90.01) (Ord. passed 9-11-2006)