For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird (including all fowl and poultry) or other member commonly accepted as a part of the animal kingdom. ANIMALS shall be classified as follows.
(1) DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly accepted as domesticated household pets. Unless otherwise defined, the animals shall include dogs, cats, caged birds, gerbils, hamsters,
guinea pigs, domesticated rabbits, fish, non-poisonous, non-venomous and non-constricting reptiles or amphibians and other similar animals.
(2) NON-DOMESTIC ANIMALS. Those animals commonly considered to be naturally wild and not naturally trained or domesticated, or which are commonly considered to be inherently dangerous to the health, safety and welfare of people. Unless otherwise defined, the animals shall include:
(a) Any member of the large cat family (family Felidae), including lions, tigers, cougars, bobcats, leopards and jaguars, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated house cats;
(b) Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family Canidae), including wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes and jackals, but excluding commonly accepted domesticated dogs;
(c) Any crossbreeds, such as the crossbreed between a wolf and a dog, unless the crossbreed is commonly accepted as a domesticated house pet;
(d) Any member or relative of the rodent family, including any skunk (whether or not de-scented), raccoon, squirrel or ferret, but excluding those members otherwise defined as commonly accepted as domesticated pets;
(e) Any poisonous, venomous, constricting or inherently dangerous member of the reptile or amphibian families, including rattlesnakes, boa constrictors, pit vipers, crocodiles and alligators; and
(f) Any other animal which is not explicitly listed above but which can be reasonably defined by the terms of this chapter, including, but not limited to, bears, deer, monkeys and game fish.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the custody and control of the owner or other person, either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise restrained or confined.
CAT. Both male and female and includes any animal of the feline kind.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. An animal which has caused injury to a person, or which animal, by its actions, exhibits a propensity for causing imminent danger to persons.
DOG. Both male and female and includes any animal of the dog kind.
FARM ANIMALS. Those animals associated with a farm or performing work in an agricultural setting. Unless otherwise defined, the animals shall include members of the equestrian family (horses and mules), bovine family (cows and bulls), sheep, poultry (chickens and turkeys), foul (ducks and geese), swine (excluding Vietnamese pot bellied pigs), goats, bees and other animals associated with a farm, ranch or stable.
OWN. To have a property interest in, or to, harbor, feed, board, keep or possess.
OWNER. Any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring an animal.
(2003 Code, § 8.05-1) (Ord. 136, passed 11-23-2006; Ord. 170, passed 7-7-2014)