The purpose and intent of this chapter shall be to preserve
the public peace and good order in the Town of Tonawanda and to contribute
to the public welfare and the preservation and protection of the property
and the person of the inhabitants of the Town of Tonawanda by declaring
and enforcing certain regulations and restrictions of the activities
of cats and owners of cats within the Town of Tonawanda.
This chapter shall be applicable in the area of the Town of
Tonawanda, New York, outside the Village of Kenmore.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ADULT CAT
Any cat six months of age or older.
CAT
Both male and female cats.
NUISANCE
Shall include, but not be limited to, permitting or allowing
a cat to damage public or private property of a person other than
the owner.
OWNER
Any person owning, harboring, keeping or having the custody
or control of any cat.
The enforcement of this chapter shall be done by the animal
control officer or other person authorized by the Town Board to enforce
the provisions of this chapter.