For the purpose of this subchapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER." Any person designated by the county or city government as an officer who is qualified to perform the duties required by this subchapter or state statutes regarding animals.
"ANIMAL SHELTER." Any premises designated and operated by the city and/or the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of impounding and caring for dogs and cats held under authority of this subchapter.
"KENNEL." Any person, partnership, or corporation maintaining an establishment where dogs and cats of any species are kept for the purpose of breeding, buying, selling, showing, or boarding of such animals or engaged in the training of such animals for guard or sentry purposes, and which establishment is so constructed that the animals cannot stray therefrom.
"OWNER." When applied to the proprietorship of a dog or cat means any person, partnership, or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring one or more dogs or cats. A dog or cat shall be deemed to be harbored if it is fed or sheltered for three consecutive days or more.
"POLICE OFFICER" or "LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER." Any person employed or elected by the state, or by any city, county, town, or township whose duty it is to preserve peace, make arrests, or enforce the law. This includes game, fish, and forest-fire wardens, animal control officers, members of the state police, and conservation officers.
"RESTRAINT." A dog shall be deemed to be under restraint if its owner or the person in charge of it does not cause or allow it to run at large upon any public place or upon any private property, other than the owner's.
(Ord. 1984-5, passed 3-6-84)