For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any horse, mule, donkey, pony, cow, sheep, goat, hog, dog, cat, rabbit, chicken, goose, duck, turkey or other animal or fowl.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. Any individual employed, contracted with or appointed by the town for the purpose of aiding the enforcement of this act or any other law or ordinance relating to the licensure of animals, control of animals or seizure and impoundment of animals, and including any state, county or local law enforcement officer or other employee whose duties in whole or in part include assignments that involve the seizure and impoundment of any animal.
AT LARGE.
(1) Not under the control of the owner either by leash, chain, cord or other suitable material attached to a collar or harness; or
(2) Not restrained securely within an enclosure or fence.
HARBORING. Allowing any animal to habitually remain or lodge or to be fed within a person’s home, store, yard, enclosure or place of business, or any other premises in which such person resides or controls.
KENNEL. Any place, other than a federal, state or municipal facility, veterinary hospital or medical research institute, where more than five dogs beyond the age of four months are kept, harbored, boarded, sheltered or bred.
OWNER. Any person, firm or corporation owning or keeping or harboring or having control or custody of a dog.
VICIOUS DOG. A dog which has bitten or attempted to bite any person without undue provocation, or which attacks, or barks or growls at the acts as if it intends to attack or bite, or bites a person or persons, when not unduly provoked.
(Prior Code, § 6-3-1) (Ord. 2007-4, passed 10-9-2007; Ord. 2023-1, passed 1-9-2023)