As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
ANIMAL
Any and all types of animals, fowl and fish, both domesticated and
wild.
ANNOYING DOG
A dog which, when it is not on the premises of its owner or custodian,
without being provoked, harasses or threatens a person in such a manner so
as to create the apprehension of fear of bodily injury by such person or deposits
animal waste on or damages the real property of or damages or destroys the
personal property of a person other than the dog's owner or custodian.
AT LARGE
When an animal is not on the premises of its owner or custodian or
is not on a leash and under the immediate control of its owner or custodian.
DANGEROUS ANIMAL
Any animal which is capable of inflicting bodily harm upon a person,
such as, but not limited to, poisonous snakes and reptiles, carnivorous birds,
felines larger than domestic cats, large monkeys, apes and bears, excluding
nonvicious dogs and other domestic animals.
VICIOUS DOG
A dog which has once bitten any person or twice makes an unprovoked
attack upon and bites another dog or other domestic animal while at large.
Any person who is the owner or harborer or having custody or control
of any animal shall not permit any animal, except dogs that are not declared
vicious or annoying and house cats not exceeding 15 pounds in weight, to be
at large in the village.