As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
HOUSEHOLD PET
A small animal (generally under 150 pounds) that is customarily
kept for company or enjoyment and one that may be properly and safely
kept within a dwelling unit or yard. Household pets shall include
dogs, cats, pet rabbits, domestic tropical birds, rodents (gerbils,
hamsters and guinea pigs), reptiles and amphibians.
No person owning an animal, or having charge thereof, shall permit such animal (except dogs, as regulated by Article
II of this chapter) to run at large in any public street or in any public place or to go upon the premises of another person in the Town of Seneca Falls.
An offense against the provisions of this article shall be punishable
by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than
15 days, or both.