For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Cattle, horses, ponies, mules, sheep, goats, swine, ducks, geese, turkeys, chickens and other domesticated birds, reptiles and animals. The term animal does not include dogs, or domesticated cats (which are regulated in §§ 92.00 through 92.044) or other small animals which are regarded as traditional household pets, as defined herein.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL.
(1) Any wild animal, reptile or fowl which is not naturally tame or gentle but is of a wild nature or disposition and which, because of its size, vicious nature or other characteristics would constitute a danger to human life or property if it is not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in secure quarters.
(2) The term DANGEROUS ANIMAL also means and includes any domestic mammal, reptile or fowl which because of its size or vicious propensity or other characteristic, would constitute a danger to human life or property if it is not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in secure quarters. Guard dogs are specifically excluded from this definition.
KEEPING AND MAINTAINING. The feeding of or sheltering of animals.
OWNER. Any person as defined in this section owning, harboring, keeping or having custody of any animal as defined herein.
PERSON. Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity.
RUNNING AT LARGE. Permitting any animal to go on or about any property, streets, alleys, public parks, school grounds or other public places or any private premises except the premises of the owner. An animal, as defined in this section, is not at large when within an adequate and adequately maintained fenced-in enclosure.
(1987 Code, § 606.01)