5-3-1: DEFINITIONS:
As used in this chapter, the following terms are defined:
ANIMALS: All living creatures, not human.
AT LARGE: Any animal found off the premises of its owner and not under the control of a competent person, not being restrained on a leash, restrained in a motor vehicle, or house, veterinary hospital, or kennel.
LICENSED DOG: Any dog bearing a currently valid tag under Iowa Code chapter 351.
OWNER: Any person owning, keeping, sheltering or harboring an animal. (Ord. 51, 9-11-1978)