CHAPTER 90: ANIMALS

Section

   90.01   Definitions

   90.02   Dogs or other animals running at large

   90.03   Impoundment

   90.99   Penalty

§ 90.01 DEFINITIONS.

   For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

   ABANDON. To forsake entirely, or to neglect or refuse to provide or perform the legal obligations for care and support of an animal by its owner or his or her agent.

(KRS 257.010)

   AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner, and not under the control of the owner or his or her agent either by leash, cord, chain, or otherwise.

   OWNER. Every person having a right of property to an animal and every person who keeps or harbors an animal, has it in his or her care, or permits it to remain on or about the premises owned or occupied by him or her.

§ 90.02 DOGS OR OTHER ANIMALS RUNNING AT LARGE.

   (A)   No person who is the owner of any animal shall permit it to run at large in any public road, highway, street, lane, or alley, or upon unenclosed land, or permit it to go on any private yard, lot, or enclosure without the consent of the owner of the yard, lot, or enclosure.

   (B)   The owner of an animal who permits it to run at large in violation of this section is liable for all damages caused by the animal upon the premises of another.

Penalty, see § 90.99

§ 90.03 IMPOUNDMENT.

   Every police officer, peace officer, or other authorized official shall have the authority to apprehend any dog running at large in violation of this chapter and any unlicensed dog in the city, and to impound the dog or have the dog impounded in the appropriate place.