For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDONED. Failure to provide control over a dog or cat, or failure to provide adequate food, water and shelter shall constitute abandonment.
ADEQUATE FOOD. Providing at suitable intervals of not more than 24 hours a quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the physical condition and age of the animal, served in a clean receptacle or container sufficient to maintain an adequate level of nutrition for such animal.
ADEQUATE SANITATION. Periodic cleaning or sanitizing of primary enclosures and housing facilities to remove excreta and other waste materials and dirt, so as to minimize health hazards, flies and odors.
ADEQUATE SHELTER. To maintain a structurally sound and weatherproof shelter which provides access to shade from direct sunlight and protection from exposure to weather conditions.
ADEQUATE SPACE. Primary enclosures and housing facilities shall be constructed and maintained so as to provide sufficient space to allow each animal to make normal postural and social adjustments with adequate freedom of movement to maintain physical condition.
ADEQUATE VETERINARY CARE. Providing a sick, diseased or injured animal with the proper program of care by a licensed veterinarian or under a licensed veterinarian’s direction, or humanely euthanized.
ADEQUATE WATER. Reasonable access to a supply of clean, fresh, potable water provided in a sanitary manner provided at least daily for such duration and of sufficient quantity as is necessary for the health and comfort of the animal.
AT LARGE. Any dog or cat found off the premises of the owner and not under the control of a competent person, restrained within a motor vehicle, housed in a veterinary hospital, clinic or kennel, or on a leash or at heel beside a competent person and obedient to that person’s command.
CAT. Both male and female animals of the feline species.
DOG. Both male and female animals of the canine species.
OWNER. Any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping, sheltering, licensing, harboring or restraining a dog or cat.
(Prior Code, § 6-4A-1) (Ord. 303, passed 7-16-1984; Ord. 335, passed 5-19-1986)