The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this title, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
CAT: Both male and female animals in the family Felis catus whether neutered or not.
DOG: Both male and female animals of the canine species whether neutered or not.
OWNER: Any person having a right of property in an animal, or who keeps or harbors an animal, or who has it in his care, or acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by him.
PERSON: Any individual, association of individuals, or any corporation who owns, keeps or harbors an animal.
PIT BULL: An American pit bull terrier, Staffordshire pit bull terrier, English pit bull terrier and any mixed breed canine containing twenty five percent (25%) or more of the pit bull strain.
VICIOUS OR DANGEROUS DOG: Any dog which shall at any time have bitten or injured by biting any human being. (Ord. 00-0915, 9-18-2000)