For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CAT. Any cat, whether male, female or unsexed.
CONTROL. When a dog is on a leash, in an enclosed vehicle or container, or with the owner, or some member of the owner's family, or some other person with the permission of the owner, provided such dog is amenable to orders and commands of the person in charge thereof.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL. A dog or other animal that bites or attacks a person, or a dog that bites or attacks and causes serious injury or death to another dog while the other dog is on the property or under the control of its owner. However, a dangerous animal does not include any of the following:
(1) An animal that bites or attacks a person who is knowingly trespassing on the property of the animal's owner;
(2) An animal that bites or attacks a person who provokes or torments the animal;
(3) An animal that is responding in a manner that an ordinary and reasonable person would conclude was designed to protect a person if that person is engaged in a lawful activity or is the subject of an assault;
(4) Livestock.
DOG. Any dog, whether male, female or unsexed.
OWNER. When applied to the proprietorship of a dog or cat, includes every person having a right or property in such dog or cat, and every person who keeps or harbors such dog or cat or has it in his or her care, and every person who permits such dog or cat to remain in or about any premises occupied by him or her for a period of five or more days.
(Ord. 6.21, passed 2-24-20)