For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL. Any animal of a species that is susceptible to rabies, except humans.
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner, not under the control of the owner or other persons acting for the owner.
CITY POUND. Any establishment authorized by the Council for the confinement, maintenance, safekeeping and control of dogs or other animals that come into the custody of the city enforcement agent in the performance of his or her official duties.
COLLAR. A band, chain, harness or suitable device worn around the neck of a dog to which a license may be affixed.
DOG. A member of the Canis Familiaris family.
ENFORCEMENT AGENT. A city humane officer, and any assistant humane officer, appointed by Council and all commissioned police officers of the city.
IMPOUND. The reception into custody by the enforcement agent of any dog, animal, livestock or poultry for confinement as provided for in this chapter.
LIVESTOCK. Meat animals, horses, mules, asses, sheep, goats and swine.
POULTRY. Any domesticated fowl.
PREMISES. Any property that is owned, leased or occupied by the dog owner, or the person having charge, care, custody or control over the dog.
SERVICE ANIMAL. A dog or miniature horse individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual or other mental disability.
STRAY ANIMAL. Any livestock, or other animal, whose owner is unknown or cannot be located, or any animal included in the definition of livestock, whose owner is known, but permits the animal to roam at large on the streets, alleys or roads of the town or on the premises of another without permission.
VACCINATION. An anti-rabies vaccination using a type of vaccine approved by the state’s Veterinarian Association.
(Ord. 919, passed - -2011)