For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ADEQUATE FEED.” The provision at suitable intervals, but in no event less than once every 24 hours, of a quantity of wholesome food-stuff suitable for the animal's physical condition and age, sufficient to maintain an adequate level of nutrition in the animal, such food-stuff to be served in a clean receptacle, dish or container.
“ADEQUATE WATER.” The access to a sufficient supply of clean, fresh, potable water provided at suitable intervals for the animal's physical needs and the climatic conditions.
“ANIMAL.” Dogs, cats, horses, mammals, reptiles, birds and other wild, domestic or farm animals that may be found in the care, custody, control or ownership of human beings.
“ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER.” Any duly authorized person in the employ of the city or independent contractor that has been approved by the city to be responsible for the enforcement of this chapter and regulations promulgated thereunder.
“ANIMAL SHELTER.” Any establishment authorized by the city of the confinement, maintenance, safekeeping and control of all animals that come into the custody of any animal control officer or city police officer in the performance of his or her official duties.
“AT LARGE.” Not confined; any animal which is not directly controlled and contained by an owner is an animal "at large".
“BITE.” A puncture or tear of the skin inflicted by teeth of an animal.
“CONFINED.” A condition whereby an animal is restricted to the property of the owner by enclosed lot, leash, cord or chain of suitable length for the type of animal, as determined by the Animal Control Officer, and so placed that the animal has free access to his feed, water and shelter and, further, so affixed as to preclude the animal from becoming entangled on any obstruction; and the cage, coop, stable, leash, cord, chain or fence barrier shall be of such size and length to permit the animal to stand upright and lie down, and of such further dimensions as shall be deemed adequate by the Animal Control Officer to allow the animal comfort and safety.
“CRUELTY OR TORTURE.” Every act, omission or commission whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused to any animal.
“DOG LICENSE.” The actual paper receipt which evidences the fact that a party has purchased a dog license. The license must contain certain information concerning a specific animal (breed, color, sex, tag number and rabies vaccination date) and information concerning the owner of said animal (name, address and telephone number).
“DOG TAG.” The number stamped metal marker which is to be attached to the dog's collar or harness as evidence of the purchase of a dog license.
“ENCLOSED LOT.” A parcel of land or portion thereof around the perimeter of which a fence or wall adequate to contain any animal kept therein has been constructed.
“IMPOUND.” The act of taking or receiving into custody by any Animal Control Officer or city police officer any animal for the purpose of confinement in an animal shelter consistent with the provisions of this chapter.
“MOTOR VEHICLE.” Every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway.
“OWNER.” Any person owning, keeping, possessing, harboring, or having the care, custody or control of any animal.
“PERSON.” Any individual partnership, firm, joint stock company, corporation, association, trust, estate or other legal entity.
“RESEARCH FACILITY.” Any place at which scientific tests, experiments, or investigations involving the use of any animal are conducted, attempted, or carried out.
“STRAY ANIMAL.” Any animal of which the ownership is unknown.
“VICIOUS ANIMAL.” Any animal which bites or attempts to bite any human or any animal declared to be vicious, dangerous or ferocious by the animal control officer, except that any animal that bites or attempts to bite any person unlawfully upon its owner's premises, or which is provoked or teased, shall not be deemed a vicious animal. Evidence of any animal which has bitten or attempted to bite any human for a second time, except under conditions expressly exempted in this subsection is prima facie evidence of that animal being a vicious animal.
“WILD ANIMAL.” Any animal found naturally in an undomesticated state, whether indigenous to this state or not.