For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any live, vertebrate creature other than human beings.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. The duly employed or appointed and acting Animal Control Officer or Pound Master of the animal shelter as provided for in this chapter, his or her duly authorized agents or assistants, or a law enforcement officer of the city.
BIRD(S). Any feathered vertebrate, including, but not limited to, pigeons, but excluding poultry or fowl.
CAT. Any male or female cat which is a member of the family Felis domestica.
COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT. Any commercial business engaged in the business of breeding, buying, selling, or grooming of animals.
DOG. Any male or female dog which is a member of the family Canis familiaris.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL. Any of various animals domesticated by people so as to live and breed in a tame condition and shall include, but not be limited to, ferrets.
ENCLOSURE. Any fence, cage, wall, or other structure used to confine an animal.
FOWL. Any poultry, including, but not limited to, chickens, geese, ducks, turkeys, quail, pheasant, but not including pigeons.
INOCULATION FOR RABIES. The inoculation of a dog or cat with a vaccine generally approved by licensed veterinarians for use in the prevention of rabies.
KENNEL. The house, buildings, store, yard, enclosure, pen, or place where four or more dogs over the age of six months are harbored or kept, or the house, building, store, yard, enclosure pen, or place where four or more weaned female cats are harbored or kept. However, the above definition shall not apply to spayed female cats or to a city animal shelter or animal hospital or boarding place operated by a licensed veterinarian.
LEASH. A thong, cord, rope, or commercially sold restraint no longer than 16 feet in length; except as otherwise provided for more specific provisions relating to leash as provided for pit bulls, vicious dogs, dangerous dogs or potentially dangerous dogs for which separate leash requirements shall control.
LIVESTOCK. Any animal kept or raised for use or pleasure, including, but not limited to, cows, sheep, goats, donkeys, mules, or horses.
OWN. Unless otherwise indicated in the text, shall mean to possess, whether by purchase, gift, or finding; keep; harbor; or have charge, custody, or control of an animal.
OWNER. Any person, firm, corporation, organization, political subdivision or department possessing, harboring, keeping or having control or custody of a dog, cat or animal, to be present in or about his or her home, business or enclosure or to remain to be fed or lodged in or about such house, business or enclosure or yard thereto, shall be deemed the owner and possessor of such dog, cat or animal and shall be deemed to be liable for all such penalties herein prescribed. However, such OWNER shall not apply to dogs or cats or animals owned by other persons which are temporarily maintained on the premises of a veterinarian or kennel operator for a period of not more than 30 days.
(Neb. RS 54-606, 54-617, 71-4401)
PET. Any animal kept for pleasure rather than utility.
RESIDENCE. The structure used as a domicile by a person or a family.
RESTRAINT. The securing of any animal by a leash or lead, or the physical control of any animal by a responsible person and obedient to that person's commands, or the maintaining of any animal within the real property of its owner.
SHELTER. Any structure with a roof and walls designed and/or intended to house one or more animals.
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.
WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMAL. Those animals ferae naturae which are wild by nature and, which, because of habit, mode of life, or natural instinct, are incapable of being completely domesticated, and require the exercise of art, force, or skill to keep them in subjection. Examples of wild or exotic animals include, but are not limited to, bees, doves, hawks, owls, mink, monkeys, rats, snakes, deer, any cat not a member of the family Felis domestica, including, but not limited to, tigers, panthers, and lynxes, and any dog not a member of the family Canis familiaris, including, but not limited to, wolves, wolf-hybrids, foxes, and coyotes.
(1972 Code, § 6-101) (Ord. 920, passed 3-7-2000; Ord. 2012-16, passed 2-19-2013)