For the purpose of this Chapter the following terms shall have the meaning set forth in this Section unless the context otherwise indicates:
AT LARGE: Any dog off or away from the premises of the owner, and not under the control of such owner or his agent by confinement within a vehicle, or otherwise restrained and under the immediate control of a competent and responsible person.
DOG: Any male, female, spayed female or neutered male dog of any age including wolves, coyotes, or any animal of the dog family domesticated, wild or crossed.
IMPOUNDED: Having been received into the custody of the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Department or into the custody of the People for Pets Humane Society or other designated agent of the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Department.
NUISANCE DOG: A dog which molests passersby or passing vehicles, trespasses on property not owned by the dog's owner, is repeatedly at large, damages public or private property, or barks, whines, or howls, in an excessive, continuous or untimely fashion.
OWNER: Any person, persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog or dogs.
POUND: Any animal shelter, lot, premises, or building for the confinement and care of dogs seized under the provisions of this Chapter.
VICIOUS DOG: Any dog, which when unprovoked, has bitten, clawed, or otherwise harmed or constitutes a physical threat to persons or other animals, or a dog whose temperament or habits endanger or menace any person or other animal. This term shall not include a dog that bites, attacks, or menaces a person or other animal that has tormented or injured the dog. (Ord. 133, 6-26-1995)