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:
ABANDONMENT. Deserting, forsaking, or intending to give up absolutely any animal without providing adequate food, water and or sanitary shelter for 48 hours or longer.
ANIMAL. All domesticated creatures and pets, including but not limited to, dogs, cats, horses, cows and goats.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. The person or office designated by the Mayor and Town Council to enforce this chapter.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any facility or premises designated by the town for the purpose of the impoundment, care or destruction of animals held pursuant to this chapter.
CAT. All members of the feline family.
CERTIFICATE. A current and valid written proof of inoculation against rabies by a duly licensed veterinarian.
CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. Anderson County Humane Society, Animal Shelter, or such other organization or business, designated by the Town Administrator to administer and enforce this chapter.
DOG. All members of the canine family.
EUTHANASIA. The act of putting to death in a humane manner.
IMPOUND. To confine humanely while providing adequate food, shelter and ventilation.
KENNEL. Any facility wherein a person, business entity or organization regularly keeps six or more dogs or other animals for any purpose and receives compensation for the service or for the sale of animals.
NEUTERED MALE. Any male animal that has been operated on to prevent reproduction.
OWNER OR KEEPER. Any person who:
(1) Has a right of property in an animal;
(2) Keeps or harbors an animal or has it in the person’s care, or acts as its custodian for ten days or more; or
(3) Permits for 48 hours or longer an animal to remain on or about any premises occupied by the person.
RUNNING AT LARGE. Being off the premises of the owner or keeper and not under the physical control of the owner or keeper by means of a leash or other similar restraining device.
SPAYED FEMALE. Any female animal that has been operated on to prevent conception.
STRAY ANIMAL. An animal running at large with no identifiable owner.
SWINE. Any hog, boar, pig (excluding miniature and pot-bellied pigs), peccary, or like animal of the suidae or tayassuidae families.
UNDER RESTRAINT. An animal is under restraint when it is on the premises of its owner or keeper or when it is accompanied by its owner or keeper and under control of such person by means of a leash or other similar restraining device.
VICIOUS OR DANGEROUS ANIMAL. An animal:
(1) With a propensity or inclination to attack unprovoked, to cause injury to, or otherwise to endanger the safety of humans or domestic pets;
(2) Which has attacked a human being or domestic animal without provocation; or
(3) Which is trained or used to fight or to attack humans or other animals.
WILD ANIMAL. Untamed animal, living in its natural state, including but not limited to alligators, crocodiles, bears, cat family, canine family, non-human primates, and venomous snakes. This definition excludes non-venomous snakes.
(Ord. 16-08, passed 4-4-16; Am. Ord. 16-22, passed 9-6-16)