For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any animate being which is endowed with the power of voluntary motion, except homo sapiens.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any place authorized by the City Manager for the restraint, care and disposition of animals.
CITY DOG WARDEN. Any person designated by the City Manager to enforce any or all provisions of this chapter as well as any state laws pertaining to animal control. This term shall include all members of the City Police Department.
DOG. A dog of either sex.
IMPOUNDED. Having been received into the custody of the Dog Warden, whether or not the animal so received shall have been placed in the animal shelter.
OWNER. Any person, group of persons or any entity possessing, keeping, having charge of, sheltering, feeding, harboring or taking care of any animal.
STRAY. Any animal which has not been vaccinated, as required by this chapter or any other applicable law, or which is not cared for, harbored or maintained according to the provisions of this chapter or other applicable law.
(Code 2019, § 3-1) (Code 1961, § 3-2) (Ord. passed 11-11-1974)