For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any living vertebrate, domestic or wild, except a human being.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any premises designated by the town administration authority for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals held under authority of this chapter.
COUNTY DOG POUND. The county-owned facility established for the purpose of animal control, care and disposition, supervised by and under the control of the County Board of Health.
FOWLS. Any chicken, turkey, duck, pigeon or other winged creature not belonging to the insect world, but not including small caged birds such as canaries, parakeets, parrots and the like, normally kept as pets.
GROOMING SHOP. A commercial establishment where animals are bathed, clipped, plucked or otherwise groomed.
HUMANE OFFICER. Any person designated by the town administration as a law enforcement officer.
KENNEL. Any person, partnership or corporation engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling or boarding or dogs or cats.
OWNER. Any person having the right of property in, or custody of, any animal.
PET SHOP. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation that buys, sells or offers for sale, or boards any species of animal.
RESTRAINT. To be under restraint on the premises of the owner, or accompanied by a responsible person and under that person’s control, so as to prohibit such animal from becoming a nuisance.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL. Any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed veterinarian for the diagnosis or treatment of diseases and injuries of animals or boards animals.
(1991 Code, § 90.01)