The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. The animal warden or dog warden, police officers, officers and employees of the animal control shelter and such other agents, employees or designees of the city, by whatever designation referred to, as may be given the authority of enforcement of the provisions of this article by the city.
ANIMAL CONTROL SHELTER. A place provided and operated by the city, whether or not jointly with another governmental unit for the restraint, care and disposition of animals.
AT LARGE. Off the property of its owner and not under restraint.
DOG. Any male or female dog.
OWNER. Any person owning, keeping, having charge of, sheltering, feeding, harboring or taking care of a dog.
RESTRAINT. Controlled by means of a leash; sufficiently near the owner or handler to be under his direct control and obedient to such person’s commands; on or within a vehicle being driven or parked; or within a secure enclosure.
SPAYED FEMALE. Any female dog which has been operated upon to prevent conception.
STRAY DOG. Any dog within the city wandering at large or lost without an apparent owner, or any dog within the city whose owner has failed to comply with the requirements of § 3-7.
VICIOUS DOG. Any dog that has made one or more unprovoked attacks on a human by biting or by causing abrasions or cuts of the skin, or any dog who makes repeated attacks on farm stock or pet animals.
(1989 Code, § 3-26) (Am. Ord. passed 2-21-12)