For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. A dog or cat.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. An animal which has caused damage to property or 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.
OWN. To have a property interest in, or to harbor, feed, board, keep or possess.
OWNER. A person who owns an animal hereby regulated.
(2004 Code, § 93.15) (Ord. 13-0705, passed 4-9-2013)