For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONMENT. The voluntary relinquishment or possession by the owner with the intention of terminating his or her ownership but without vesting it in any other person.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner’s property or residence while not under the control of the owner or other person by leash, cord, chain, or other device of actual physical restraint. An exception to AT LARGE shall be for instances where a dog, cat, or other animal would be under voice control while engaged in hunting, tracking, or other verifiable training procedures.
DOG, CAT, AND ANIMAL. Include both the male and female of all forms of dogs, cats, or other animals of any type or character.
OWNER. Any person, firm, association, entity, group, or corporation owning, keeping, boarding, or harboring a dog, cat, or other animal within the unincorporated areas of the county.
VICIOUS. With a propensity, inclination, tendering or attitude toward, or causing an unprovoked attack or assault on a human or another animal.
(Ord. 87-308, passed 4-20-1987)