For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AT LARGE.
(1) Off the premises of the owner or other person having possession, custody or control and not under control of that owner or other person, or a member of his or her immediate family, by leash, cord, chain or otherwise.
(2) Any animal shall be deemed to be
AT LARGE when he or she is off the property of his or her owner and not under the control of a competent person.
CAT. Both male and female cat.
DOG. Both male and female dog.
KENNEL, DEALER, BREEDER or PET SHOP. Any person, group of persons, firm, partnership or corporation engaged in buying, selling, breeding or boarding animals.
OWNER. Any person, group of persons, firm, partnership or corporation owning, keeping, having charge of, sheltering, feeding, harboring or taking care of any animal.
RESTRAINT. An animal is under RESTRAINT if he or she is controlled by means of a chain, leash or other like device; or is sufficiently near the owner or handler to be under his or her direct control and is obedient to that person's commands; or is on or within a vehicle being driven or parked; or is within a secure enclosure.
VICIOUS ANIMAL. An animal that has made an unprovoked attack on a human by biting or in any manner causing abrasions or cuts of the skin; or who habitually or repeatedly attacks farm stock or other pets.
(1977 Code, § 4-1)