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"Owner" means any person, partnership, corporation, or any other type of entity or association having title to, or custody of, or keeping, or harboring one or more animals. An animal shall be deemed to be harbored if it is fed and sheltered for a period of twenty four (24) consecutive hours or more, or fed for a period of two (2) or more days. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
"Pet" or "companion animal" means any animal of a species that has been domesticated to live in or about the habitation of humans, is dependent on humans for food and shelter and is kept by its owner for pleasure rather than utility and/or commercial purposes. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
"Provoked" means any deliberate act by a person towards a dog or any other animal done with the intent to tease, torment, abuse, assault, or otherwise cause a reaction by the dog or other animal; provided, however, that any act by a person done with the intent to discourage or prevent a dog or other animal from attacking shall not be considered provocation. (Ord. 2012-16, 6-21-2012)
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