For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADEQUATE CARE. Normal and prudent attention to the needs of an animal, including the care which is normally necessary to maintain good health in a specific species of animal.
ADEQUATE CONTROL. The control necessary to restrain or govern an animal so that the animal does not injure or pose a threat to itself, any person, any other animal or property.
ADEQUATE FOOD. Wholesome foodstuffs suitable for the species provided at suitable intervals in a sanitary manner in quantities sufficient to maintain good health in an animal considering its age and condition.
ADEQUATE HEALTHCARE. The provision to each healthy animal of all immunizations and preventative care required to maintain good health, and space adequate to allow the animal rest and exercise sufficient to maintain good health, and the provision to each sick, diseased or injured animal of necessary veterinary care or humane deaths.
ADEQUATE SHELTER. A structurally sound, properly ventilated, sanitary and weatherproof shelter for the species, condition and age of the animal which provides access to shade from direct sunlight and regress from exposure to inclement weather conditions.
ADEQUATE WATER. A constant access to or access at suitable intervals to a supply of fresh, clean, potable water provided in a sanitary manner suitable for the species, condition and age of the animal in sufficient amounts to maintain good health in the animal.
ANIMAL. Any live vertebrate creature, domestic or wild, other than a human, including, but not limited to, the following.
(1) DOMESTIC ANIMAL. An animal which is tame or domesticated or adapted to live in intimate association with humans, such as a pet.
(2) FARM ANIMAL. An animal raised on a farm or ranch and used or intended for use in farm or ranch production, or as food or fiber.
(3) FOWL. Any and all fowl, domesticated and wild, male and female, singular and plural.
(4) LARGE ANIMAL. Any swine, bovine, goat, sheep or beast of burden, or any other domestic or wild animal of similar or larger size.
(5) SMALL ANIMAL. Any animal not within the definition of large animal, but including all dogs without reference to size.
(6) WILD ANIMAL. Any animal which is predominantly free-roaming as opposed to domesticated.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. The County Sheriff’s Department, any duly appointed Sheriff Deputy, humane officer or animal control officer of the village designated by the Village Board to control animals and enforce this chapter.
ANIMAL SHELTER. The facilities operated by the village or its authorized agents, or any facility designated by the village for the purpose of impounding or caring for animals held under the authority of this chapter or state law.
CAT. Any domestic feline animal (Felis domesticus), male or female, sexed or neutered.
COMMERCIAL ANIMAL ESTABLISHMENT. Any pet shop, grooming shop, animal exhibit, rodeo, auction, riding school, stable, carriage horse service, cattery, kennel, patrol, sentry or guard dog service, animal trainer or business keeping animals in stock for retail or wholesale trade, or any establishment performing one or more of the principal activities of such establishment.
DOG. Any domestic canine animal (Canis familiaris) male or female, sexed or neutered. Any cross or hybrid which is part dog and part wild animal shall be considered a wild animal for the purpose of this chapter.
HARBOR. To feed or shelter an animal at the same location for three or more consecutive days.
HUMANE KILLING. The destruction of any animal accomplished by a method approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association Committee on Euthanasia.
OFFICER. Any authorized law enforcement officer, animal control officer or other person designated by the governing board to enforce this chapter.
OWNER. Any person who keeps or harbors an animal or professes to be owning, keeping or harboring an animal.
PESTS. Birds, rabbits or rodents which damage property or have an adverse effect on the public health.
PRIMARY ENCLOSURE. Any structure used to immediately restrict an animal to a limited amount of space, such as a room, pen, run, cage, compartment, pool or hutch.
PRIVATE ANIMAL SHELTER. Any facility which is used to house or contain dogs or cats, or both, and which is owned, operated or maintained by an incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare, protection and humane treatment of such animals.
SANITARY. Clean and free from infectious or deleterious influences.
SERVICE FEE. The fee owed and paid to the village to violators of this chapter to offset costs incurred in enforcement.
TRANSPORTATION FEE. The fee assessed owed and paid to the village to violators of this chapter to offset costs incurred in transporting animals to the village impound facility, designated village impound facility or other location deemed necessary by the animal control officer.
VETERINARIAN. A person licensed by the state to engage in the practice of veterinary medicine.
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.
VILLAGE. The corporate limits of the Village of Sutherland.
(Ord. 657, passed 6-22-2022)