As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ANIMAL
Any domestic animal, including but not limited to dogs, cats,
feral cats, fowl or any household pet.
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
A sworn officer appointed by the Haverford Township Manager
authorized to enforce the provisions of the chapter.
ANIMAL REPELLENT DEVICE
A mechanical device that emits a high-frequency sound for
the purpose of repelling animals, birds and outdoor pests.
[Added 12-8-2014 by Ord. No. 2734]
AT LARGE
Any dog, cat or other domestic animal that is unleashed and
is on property open to the public or is on private property not owned
or leased by the owner of the animal unless permission for such presence
has been obtained.
FARM ANIMALS
Horses, cattle, donkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, ducks,
llamas, geese, guinea fowl, domestic fowl, swans, turkeys, and nonpoisonous
snakes, native to Haverford Township.
[Amended 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 2700]
FERAL CAT
Any cat born outside domestic captivity or which has strayed
from domestic captivity, and is unsocialized to humans, exhibits fear
of humans, is resistant to contact with humans, or lives outside of
a human dwelling.
HOUSEHOLD PET
Any dog, cat or other domestic animal normally and ordinarily
kept in the dwelling of its owner.
LARGE ANIMAL
Any wild or domestic animal of the bovine, equine or sheep
family.
OWNER
Any person, having the right of proprietorship or ownership,
keeping or harboring one or more animals. An animal shall be deemed
to be harbored if it is fed or sheltered or permitted to remain on
or about any premises occupied by the owner. Any person may be considered
the owner of a feral cat or wild animal if the person harbors such
an animal.
PERSON
Any person, firm, partnership, association, or corporation.
SMALL ANIMAL
Any wild or domestic animal such as a rabbit, hare, guinea
pig, rat, mouse, or chinchilla; and any wild or domestic fowl such
as a chicken, turkey, goose, duck, or pigeon (excepting homing pigeons).
WILD ANIMAL
Any animal born outside domestic captivity, unsocialized
to humans, exhibiting a fear of humans, or resistant to contact with
humans, or any animal born in domestic captivity which has strayed
and over time has become unsocialized to humans, exhibits a fear of
humans, or is resistant to contact with humans.
TOWNSHIP HEALTH OFFICER
A person duly appointed by the Township of Haverford Director
of Code Enforcement, properly certified to enforce the public health
provisions of this chapter and of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Animal Control Officer shall perform such duties as pertain
to animal control and enforcement. This official will be under the
supervision of the Police Department of the Township of Haverford.
It shall be a violation of this chapter to interfere with an animal
control officer in the performance of his duties.