20.11.01 DEFINITIONS

As used in this chapter, unless context otherwise indicates, the following words shall mean: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER: The officer selected by the Town Council to be responsible for the enforcement of this ordinance. AT LARGE: Any animal off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or a member of his immediate family or authorized agent. DOG: Any canis familiaris over six (6) months of age. PUPPY: Any canis familiars under six (6) months of age. ESTRAY: Any valuable animal, except dogs or cats, not wild, found wandering from its owner. IMPOUNDED: Having been received into the custody of any authorized agent. KENNEL: An establishment having three (3) or more dogs for the purpose of keeping as pets, boarding, breeding, buying, letting for hire, training for fee or selling. OWNER: When applied to the proprietorship of a dog, shall mean any person or persons, firm, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog or puppy. POUND: An animal shelter, lot, premises or building maintained by, authorized by or employed by the Town for the confinement or care of dogs and puppies seized either under the provision of this chapter or otherwise. STRAY: Any animal “at large” as defined herein. UNLICENSED DOG: A dog for which the license for the current year has not been paid, or to which the tag provided for in this chapter is not attached. VICIOUS DOG: A dog that has bitten a person without provocation or a dog that has a known propensity to attack, bite or threaten human beings. WORRY: To harass by tearing, biting or shaking with the teeth