For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply.
ANIMAL CONTROL AREA: | The area affected by this chapter, which shall be set from time to time by resolution of the board of White Pine County commissioners. |
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: | A person appointed by the White Pine County sheriff or the board of White Pine County commissioners for the purpose of implementation and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. |
CAT: | Any animal of the species Felis catus. |
DOG: | Any domesticated animal of the canine family of either sex. The term "dog" does not include wolves or wolf hybrids. |
DOMESTICATED CAT: | Any cat that is socialized to humans. |
FERAL CAT: | Any cat born in the wild and/or abandoned and/or is not socialized and/or appropriate as a companion for humans. |
GUIDE DOG; SEEING EYE DOG; AND DOG FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED: | A dog which has been properly trained, and is actually being used by a blind person or hearing impaired person for the purpose of aiding him or her. These terms include a dog being trained for such purposes. |
HOUSEHOLD: | Any domicile for persons, regardless of the number of persons residing there. |
KENNEL: | Any enclosure, premises, building, structure, lot or area where three (3) or more dogs of a recognized type or registered breed over four (4) months of age are kept, harbored or maintained for breeding; for showing in recognized dog shows, field or obedience trials; for working or hunting; or for improving the variety or breed in temperament or conformation with a view to exhibition in shows or trials or for use as working dogs or hunting dogs. Kennel includes any enclosure, premises, building, structure, lot or area where three (3) or more dogs over four (4) months of age are kept, harbored or maintained for commercial purposes. |
NEUTERED CAT: | A cat, whether male or female, which has been surgically rendered incapable of producing offspring, as evidenced by a signed statement to that effect by a licensed veterinarian. |
NEUTERED DOG: | A dog, whether male or female, which has been surgically rendered incapable of producing offspring, as evidenced by a signed statement to that effect by a licensed veterinarian. |
NON-NEUTERED DOG: | A dog, whether male or female, which has not been surgically rendered incapable of producing offspring. |
NUISANCE CAT: | Conduct by a cat or cats that disturbs the peace and/or is a threat to public health or safety, such as, but not limited to: 1. Attacking or biting a human being; 2. Habitually or continually howling and/or fighting; and/or 3. Habitually and significantly destroying, desecrating or soiling property against the wishes of the owner of the property. |
OWNER: | Any person keeping, harboring or having charge or control of, or permitting any dog to habitually remain on or be lodged or fed within such person's house, yard or premises. This term shall not apply to veterinarians or kennel operators temporarily maintaining on their premises dogs owned by others for a period of less than thirty (30) days. |
RUNNING AT LARGE: | Except as otherwise specifically provided in subsection 8.04.060B of this chapter, "running at large" shall mean: 1. Within the animal control area defined by resolution of the board of White Pine County commissioners; and 2. Off the premises of the owner or custodian of the animal; and 3. Not accompanied by or under the immediate control of the owner or the custodian of the animal. (Ord. 521, 2021: Ord. 321 (part), 1997) |