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As used in this chapter:
ALTERED ANIMAL: Any animal that has been surgically altered (spayed/neutered) or by means of written proof from a licensed veterinarian stating that the animal does not possess the capability of reproduction.
AT LARGE: Any animal that is off the premises of its owner and not under restraint by leash or chain, or which is wandering or running freely on public property or property belonging to a person not the owner or person in control of the animal and without supervision, accompaniment, and adequate restraint.
ATTACK: Any unprovoked aggressive behavior toward a person or animal. Aggressive behavior in defense of property or territory of the owner shall constitute an attack unless the dog or other animal is securely contained within an enclosure sufficient to prevent physical contact with a person or animal outside such enclosure.
COMPETITION CAT: Any show cat (also known as a purebred cat or pedigreed cat) that is recognized by the Cat Fanciers' Association and/or the International Cat Association and meets the following requirements:
A. The owner or custodian of the cat is a member of a purebred cat breed club, approved by the department, that encourages its members to be owners and breeders of cats who work together to promote the preservation of pedigreed cats and the health and welfare of domestic cats.
B. Maintains a certified pedigree registry.
C. Has participated in a cat show in the last three hundred sixty five (365) days which promotes pedigreed cats.
D. The owner or custodian of the cat is a member of a purebred cat breed club, approved by the department, which maintains and enforces a code of ethics for cat breeding that includes restrictions from breeding cats with genetic defects and life threatening health problems that commonly threaten the breed.
COMPETITION DOG: Any animal which is used to show, to compete, or to breed which is of a breed recognized by the American Kennel Club, United Kennel Club, or American Dog Breeders Association and meets the following requirements:
A. The dog has competed in at least one dog show or sporting competition sanctioned by the national registry or approved by the department within the last three hundred sixty five (365) days.
B. Maintains a certified pedigree registry.
C. The dog has earned a confirmation, obedience, agility, carting, herding, protection, rally, sporting, working, or other title from a purebred dog registry or dog sport association.
D. The owner or custodian of the dog is a member of a purebred dog breed club, approved by the department, which maintains and enforces a code of ethics for dog breeding that includes restrictions from breeding dogs with genetic defects and life threatening health problems that commonly threaten the breed.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL: A dog or other animal which has attacked, bitten or injured any human being or other animal without reasonable provocation, or which has been so declared pursuant to this chapter, or under the facts and circumstances has acted in a threatening manner toward any human being or other animal or has displayed characteristics of being trained for fighting, or there is other evidence to show such training or fighting.
FIELD OFFICER: Any officer of the police department or other employee of the city designated to enforce this chapter.
LICENSABLE ANIMAL: A domestic dog. Other domestic pets, such as cats, birds or aquarium fish, are not required to obtain a license.
OWNER, OR HANDLER: Any person, firm or corporation owning, harboring, having an interest in, or having control, custody or possession of an animal. In the case of an animal which is owned by a minor, the parent or guardian of the minor shall constitute the "owner" of such animal for the purposes of this chapter.
SERVICE ANIMAL: Any animal which shall include, but not be limited to, assistance dogs, guide dogs, signal dogs, police dogs, search and rescue animals, or other service animals as defined by applicable state or federal law, or is being trained for such use.
UNALTERED ANIMAL: Any animal capable of reproduction. (Ord. 1824, 6-16-2015)
Supervision of the animal control unit shall be delegated to any supervisor of the police department at the direction of the chief of police and/or his/her designee. The police department shall carry out the duties of animal control.
A. Any city employee acting in the capacity of animal control duties shall have the following powers:
1. To enforce the provisions of this chapter and state laws relating to the care, treatment, impounding and destruction of animals. These provisions will also encompass the adoption of animals and/or safe return of animals to their rightful owner.
2. The chief of police may formulate rules and regulations in conformity with, and for the purposes of carrying out, this chapter.
B. The chief of police or his designee shall have authority to determine whether any animal has engaged in the behaviors, or exhibits any of the characteristics, of a dangerous animal. (Ord. 1824, 6-16-2015)
The police department shall keep a record of every animal impounded pursuant to this chapter which shall include a description of the animal, the date of receipt, the date and manner of disposal, the name of the person redeeming or purchasing, and the fees, charges and proceeds of sales received on account of said animal, and any additional records as may be required. (Ord. 1824, 6-16-2015)
There shall be provided by the police department a suitable building, enclosure, or other support facility to keep and safely hold all animals impounded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, and said building, enclosure or other support facility shall be known and designated as the "shelter". (Ord. 1824, 6-16-2015)
There may be provided by the city certain defined open spaces for the purposes of allowing dogs to run freely in a specified enclosed area, and said enclosed open space areas shall be known and designated as "dog parks". Dog parks shall be regulated by rules to be adopted by the city manager and/or his/her designee. (Ord. 1824, 6-16-2015)
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