As used in this chapter:
(a) "Animal" means any animal, domesticated or wild, male or female.
(b) "At large" means off the premises of the owner and not under the immediate control of a human being by leash, cord, chain or otherwise.
(c) "Cat" means and includes every member of the feline species or family.
(d) "Dangerous animal," "fierce animal" or "vicious animal" means an animal which attacks, bites or has a known propensity to attack or bite human beings or other animals.
(e) "Dog" means and includes every member of the canine species or family.
(f) "Fowl" means any fowl, domesticated or wild, male or female.
(g) "Keep" or "harbor" means to maintain, possess, control or use.
(h) "Owner" means a person who owns, controls, keeps or harbors a dog, cat or other animal or fowl.
(1976 Code 4-1.)