For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ANIMAL SHELTER. Any premises, including, but not limited to, the County Animal Shelter, designated for the purpose of impounding and caring for any animal found running at large in violation of this subchapter.
ANIMAL WARDEN. The person employed by the town to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
AT LARGE. As applied to an animal, means off the property of its owner and not under the control of a competent person.
OWNER. Any person who owns, keeps or harbors an animal.
UNDER RESTRAINT.
(1) Controlled by a leash;
(2) At “heel” beside a competent person and obedient to that person’s commands;
(3) On or within a vehicle being driven or parked on the street and unable to bite persons outside the vehicle; or
(4) Within the property limits of its owners.
(Ord. passed 6-27-2006)