It shall be the duty of every owner of an animal, or anyone having any animal in his or her possession or custody, to exercise reasonable care and to take all necessary steps and precautions to protect other people, property, and animals from injuries or damage that might result from his or her animal's behavior, regardless of whether such behavior is motivated by mischievousness, playfulness, or ferocity. (Ord. 24, 6-26-2008)