For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any living vertebrate, domestic or wild, not including man.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or a member of his immediate family either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise. ('80 Code, § 6.04.010)
CAT. Includes all animals, male and female, of Felis catus, properly called cats, and all other animals of the cat kind.
DANGEROUS OR VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal that constitutes a physical threat to human beings or other animals, or any animal which is known to have attacked or injured a person or other animal on a previous occasion, or any animal which has known vicious propensities.
DOG. Includes all animals, male and female, properly called dogs and all other animals of the dog kind. ('80 Code, § 6.04.020)
DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Any animal which has been domesticated by man so as to live and breed in a tame condition, and which is customarily regarded for human companionship, such as a dog or cat.
FARM ANIMALS. Includes cattle, horses, sheep, swine, lambs, goats, poultry, rabbits, and any other animals generally considered as indigenous to agriculture.
HARBOR. To suffer or permit any dog to frequent or remain on or within one's house, building, enclosure or premises, and to feed, lodge or otherwise care for such dog. ('80 Code, § 6.04.030)
KENNEL. Any person, group of persons or corporation engaged in the commercial business of breeding, buying, selling or boarding dogs. ('80 Code, § 6.04.040)
OWNER. Any person owning, keeping, harboring or having possession, care or custody of a dog or other animal. ('80 Code, § 6.04.050)
STRAY ANIMAL. Any animal not secured by a leash or lead and under the immediate control of its owner or a responsible person, and for which after a reasonable search, no owner can be ascertained.
(Ord. 10-1974, passed - -74; Am. Ord. 1996-18, passed 8-26-96; Am. Ord. 2008-11, passed 6-9-08)