For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AGENT. The Animal Control Officer for the city is responsible for the coordination of all animal control operations within the corporate limits of the city. The Operations Supervisor for the city is responsible for the supervising and directing the work of the Animal Control Officer. The Operations Supervisor will coordinate the functions of the Animal Control Officer with the Police Department when such is required.
ANIMAL CONTAINMENT. Any premises designated by action of the city for the purpose of impounding and caring for the animals found running at large in violation of this chapter.
AT LARGE. Any dog not confined to the premises of the owner or within a house or other building or enclosure or restrained on the premises of the owner by a leash sufficiently strong to prevent the dog from escaping and restricting the dog to the premises, or not confined by a lead or within an automobile when away from the premises of the owner.
ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT. The agency of the city having primary responsibility for the implementation of this chapter as hereinafter prescribed.
CATS. When used herein shall include animals of all ages, both female and male, which are members of the feline or cat family.
CITY TAGS. A required license to be paid yearly, to the city by any owner residing within the corporate limits of the city who keeps or harbors any dog or cat.
DOGS. When used herein shall include animals of all ages, both female and male, which are members of the canine or dog family.
OWNER. Every person, firm, partnership or corporation owning, keeping, or harboring an animal within the corporate limits of the city.
PET SHOP. An establishment which offers for sale live animals with the intent that they be kept as pets, or for purposes of exhibition or viewing by visitors.
RABIES CLINIC. The engagement of a licensed veterinarian by the agent of the city to administer vaccine for rabies.
VACCINATION. An injection of any vaccine for rabies approved by the state veterinarian and administered by a licensed veterinarian or agent of the County Health Department.
VICIOUS ANIMAL. Any animal that constitutes a physical threat to human beings or other animals, or has a disposition or propensity to attack or bite any person or other animal without provocation, or which, due to size, vicious nature or other characteristics, constitutes a danger to human life, physical well-being, or property; or any animal which has been known to bite or attack a human being or other domestic animals, without provocation, one or more times.
(Ord. 210, passed 2-8-93)