The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
ADEQUATE CARE. Normal and prudent attention to the needs of an animal, including that care which is normally necessary to maintain good health in a specific species of animal.
ADEQUATE CONTROL. That control necessary to restrain or govern an animal so that the animal does not injure or pose a threat to itself, any person, any other animal or property.
ADEQUATE FOOD. Wholesome foodstuffs suitable for the species provided at suitable intervals in a sanitary manner in quantities sufficient to maintain good health in an animal considering its age and condition.
ADEQUATE HEALTH CARE. The provision to each healthy animal of all immunizations and preventive care required to maintain good health and space adequate to allow the animal rest and exercise sufficient to maintain good health, and the provision to each sick, diseased or injured animal of necessary veterinary care or humane death.
ADEQUATE SHELTER. A structurally sound, properly ventilated, sanitary and weatherproof shelter for the species, condition and age of the animal which provides access to shade from direct sunlight and regress from exposure to inclement weather conditions.
ADEQUATE WATER. A constant access to or access at suitable intervals to a supply of clean, fresh, potable water provided in a sanitary manner suitable for the species, condition and age of the animal in sufficient amounts to maintain good health in the animal.
ANIMAL. Any live vertebrate creature, domestic or wild, other than a human, including but not limited to the following:
(1) DOMESTIC ANIMAL. An animal which is tame or domesticated or adapted to live in intimate association with humans, such as a pet.
(2) FARM ANIMAL. An animal raised on a farm or ranch and used or intended for use in farm or ranch production or as food or fiber.
(3) FOWL. Any and all fowl, domesticated and wild, male and female, singular or plural.
(4) LARGE ANIMAL. Any swine, bovine, goat, sheep or beast of burden, or any other domestic or wild animal of similar or larger size.
(5) SMALL ANIMAL. Any animal not within the definition of large animal, but including all dogs without reference to size.
(6) WILD ANIMAL. Any animal which is predominantly free-roaming as opposed to domesticated.
ANIMAL SHELTER. The facilities operated by the city or its authorized agents for the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held under the authority of this chapter or state law.
CAT. Any domestic feline animal (Felis domesticus), male or female, sexed or neutered.
COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT. Any pet shop, grooming shop, animal exhibit, rodeo, auction, riding school, stable, carriage horse service, cattery, kennel, patrol, sentry or guard dog service, animal trainer or business keeping animals in stock for retail or wholesale trade or any establishment performing 1 or more of the principal activities of the establishments.
DOG. Any domestic canine animal (Canis familiaris), male or female, sexed or neutered. Any cross or hybrid which is part dog and part wild animal shall be considered a wild animal for the purposes of this chapter.
HARBOR. To feed or shelter an animal at the same location for 3 or more consecutive days.
HUMANE KILLING. The destruction of an animal accomplished by a method approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Committee on Euthanasia.
OFFICER. Any duly appointed police officer, Humane Officer or Animal Control Officer of the city.
OWNER. In addition to its ordinary meaning, also means any person who keeps or harbors an animal or professes to be owning, keeping or harboring an animal.
PESTS. Birds, rabbits or rodents which damage property or have an adverse effect on the public health.
PRIMARY ENCLOSURE. Any structure used to immediately restrict an animal to a limited amount of space, such as a room, pen, run, cage, compartment, pool or hutch.
PRIVATE ANIMAL SHELTER. Any facility which is used to house or contain dogs or cats, or both, and which is owned, operated or maintained by an incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or other non-profit organization devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment of the animals.
SANITARY. Clean and free from infectious or deleterious influences.
VETERINARIAN. A person licensed by the state to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine.
VETERINARY MEDICAL CARE FACILITY. A facility which has the primary function of providing medical care for animals and is operated by a currently licensed veterinarian.
(Prior Code, § 8-1)