For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADEQUATE FOOD.
The provision of foodstuff that is uncontaminated, wholesome, palatable, and of sufficient quality and nutritive value to maintain the normal condition and weight of the animal. Food shall be provided at suitable intervals or at least once a day, unless restricted by a veterinarian. The diet shall be appropriate for the animal’s species, age and condition. Food shall be served in a receptacle, dish or container that is physically clean and absent of agents injurious to the health of the animal.
ADEQUATE SHADE.
For dogs, means one or more separate outside areas of shade, large enough to contain all dogs at one time and to protect them from the direct rays of the sun. A doghouse shall not constitute adequate shade. For all other animals that, as determined by species, require shade,
ADEQUATE SHADE
means one or more outside areas of shade large enough to protect all the animals present from the direct rays of the sun.
ADEQUATE SHELTER.
For dogs, means an appropriate, durable, enclosed, permanent structure, or a structure manufactured to serve primarily as an outdoor shelter for a dog, with a roof, four sides, and a floor raised at least two inches above the ground and constructed in a manner to protect a dog’s feet and legs from injury, with dimensions appropriate for breed and size. The shelter shall provide the dog adequate protection and shelter from heat and cold and from the direct effect of wind, rain, and snow, and be of proportional size to allow the natural body heat of the dog to be retained in cold weather. The shelter must have an entry-way to allow the dog to easily enter and exit. The shelter shall have a sufficient amount of clean bedding to keep the dog warm and dry. Metal drums shall not be considered shelter. For all other animals,
ADEQUATE SHELTER
means an appropriate structure that provides the animal adequate protection and shelter, as determined by the animal’s species, from heat and cold and from the direct effect of wind, rain, and snow.
ADEQUATE WATER.
Constant access to a supply of clean, fresh, drinkable water, unless restricted by a veterinarian, which is provided in a sanitary manner.
AT LARGE. For dogs, AT LARGE shall mean off the premises of the dog owner and not under the immediate effective control of the dog owner or custodian either by leash, cord, chain or other similar physical restraint, or effectively confined within a fenced area on the dog owner's premises. For dogs on the premises of the dog owner and not restrained as provided above, AT LARGE shall mean beyond the dog owner's line of vision and voice command. For cats, AT LARGE shall mean not under the immediate effective control of the cat owner or custodian.
CAT. Any member of the feline family.
CITY LICENSE. The license issued by the city, or its designated agent by appropriate municipal order, and required to be worn as hereinafter stated.
DOG. Any member of the canine family, except police dogs.
DOG OR CAT OWNER. Every person having a right of property in the dog or cat and every person who keeps or harbors the dog or cat or has it in his or her care or permits it to remain on or about premises owned or occupied by him or her. If a dog or cat is owned by a family, all adult members of the family, individually and jointly, shall be deemed owners of the dog or cat for the purposes of this subchapter.
DOG WARDEN. For the purpose of this subchapter only, police officers of the city, the animal control officer of the city, and the Christian County Dog Warden appointed pursuant to KRS Chapter 258.
STATE LICENSE. The license or tag required by KRS Chapter 258.
(Ord. 8-78, passed 6-6-1978; Ord. 16-78, passed 7-18-1978; Ord. 26-2013, passed 12-17-2013) Penalty, see § 90.99
Statutory reference:
Authority to control dogs, see KRS 258.365