(a) "Dangerous dog" has the same meaning as in R.C. § 955.11.
(b) "Farm animal" means cows, bulls, goats, swine, sheep, donkeys, cattle, llamas, emus and all other equidae, bovidae and suidae.
(c) "Fowl" means chickens, ducks, geese, roosters, pheasants, turkeys, peacocks, guinea hens and all other wild or domestic fowls.
(d) "Keeper" means one who has the present physical care, charge, custody, control, or possession of the animal.
(e) "Harborer" means one who, has possession and control of the premises where the animal is located, and directly or indirectly acquiesces to the animal's presence.
(1) Any person who allows any animal to remain or be lodged or fed within any dwelling, building, yard or enclosure, which the person occupies or owns, shall be considered to be harboring such animal.
(f) "Nuisance dog" has the same meaning as in R.C. § 955.11.
(g) "Owner" means the person to whom the animal belongs.
(1) Evidence of one or more of the following are prima facie evidence of ownership: purchase of the animal, purchase of a dog license, payment of veterinarian bills, payment for or provision of food and shelter.
(h) "Pitbull" means a dog that includes the following breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Bull Terrier, or any mixed breed of dog which has the appearance and characteristics belonging to any of the aforementioned, recognized breeds, or any dog that is commonly known as a pit bull dog or pit bull terrier, as identified by a veterinarian, dog warden, humane officer, or other individual qualified by education, experience or training to make such a determination.
(i) "Vicious dog" has the same meaning as in R.C. § 955.11.
(j) "Wild animal" means bears, deer, wolves, foxes, skunks, raccoons, monkeys, apes, any dangerous wild animal or restricted snake as defined under R.C. § 935.01, or any other animal that by its nature is not domesticated.
(Ord. 134-14. Passed 6-9-14.)