For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADEQUATE CARE. The provision of a clean, safe shelter, which provides protection from the weather, sufficient ventilation for hot and cold
seasons, adequate food, water and exercise consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the size, species and breed of the dog(s), and veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering.
AT LARGE. Not on the premises of a responsible person and not under the control of a responsible person. A dog is not AT LARGE if it is in a suitable enclosure or physically-under control of a responsible person.
CRUELLY MISTREAT. To beat, cruelly ill-treat, abandon, torment, overwork or otherwise abuse a dog, torture or inflict unnecessary serious physical injury on a dog or to kill a dog in a manner that causes protracted suffering to the dog.
CRUELLY NEGLECT. To fail to provide for a dog’s health or safety, including but not limited to failure to provide adequate food, water, shelter, exercise, or necessary veterinary care to a dog or to adequately confine a dog in a manner appropriate to its species, breed, age and condition.
DANGEROUS DOG. Any dog that bites without provocation, is known to have a history, tendency or disposition to bite, or kills or causes injury, including injury to humans or other animals.
DOG. A member of the canis lupis familiaris and domesticated wolves and offspring of dogs cross-bred with wild animals or domesticated wolves.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. Any person responsible for the enforcement of this chapter.
IDENTIFICATION. County dog license, rabies tag, microchip.
MICRO CHIP. A device implanted in a dog, used for identification, usually between the withers of a dog.
RABIES VACCINATION. The administration of a rabies vaccine to animals by a veterinarian.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON. A person who has possession, care, custody or control of a dog.
UNDER CONTROL. Physically restrained by a leash, rope, cord or chain or other device and under the direct supervision and control of a responsible person unless in a training environment or on personal property and in direct verbal control of a responsible person.
WORKING DOGS. Dogs kept for the primary purpose of hunting, herding, search and rescue, law enforcement, service dogs, guardian dogs, livestock protection, or other jobs, under the supervision of a responsible person.
(Ord. 05-17, passed 10-18-2005; Am. Ord. 16- 124, passed 5-3-2016; Am. Ord. 17-140, passed 9-19-2017)