For the purpose of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
"ANIMAL." Any living creature, domestic or wild, other than human, that is or may be owned, kept, or harbored on premises of owner.
"ANIMAL POUND." Any premises designated and operated by the Dog Warden under authority of the county for the purpose of impounding and caring for dogs or other animals held under provisions of this chapter.
"DOG WARDEN." The officer employed, appointed and authorized by the County Fiscal Court to primarily enforce the dog, animal, and livestock laws of the Commonwealth and this chapter and to maintain and operate the county dog pound.
“DOMESTIC PETS.” Any of the following animals: domestic dog, cat, rabbit, guinea pig, chinchilla, hamster, gerbil, ferret.
"HUMANE SOCIETY." Any organization of the Commonwealth organized for the purpose of preventing cruelty and inhumane treatment to animals.
“NON-DOMESTIC ANIMAL.” Any animal other than the animals listed in this section's definition of “DOMESTIC PETS”.
"OWNER." Any person, partnership, or corporation that owns, keeps, or harbors a dog or other animal referred to herein.
"RESTRAINT." A dog or other animal shall be deemed to be restrained if kept upon the premises of its owner or if accompanied by a responsible person off the owner's premises and kept under that person's control.
(1986 Code) (Ord. 2003-07-17(A), passed 7-17-03; Am. Ord. 2009-08-20(B), passed 8-20-09)