[R.O. 2009 §§ 6.08.010—6.08.150, 6.12.070; Ord. No. 4126 § 1(A—D), 1980; Ord.
No. 5047 § 2, 2-24-1995; Ord. No. 5527 §II, 1-6-2003]
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following terms shall have
the following meanings:
Normal and prudent attention to the needs of an animal, including
wholesome food, clean water, shelter and health care as necessary
to maintain good health in a specific species of animal.
To reasonably restrain or govern an animal so that the animal
does not injure itself, any person, any other animal or property or
escape.
The provision, at suitable intervals of not more than twelve
(12) hours, unless the dietary requirements of the species requires
a longer interval, of a quantity of wholesome foodstuff, suitable
for the species and age, enough to maintain a reasonable level of
nutrition in each animal. All foodstuffs must be served in a safe
receptacle, dish or container.
The continuous provision of a sanitary facility, protection
from the extremes of weather conditions, proper ventilation and appropriate
space (depending on the species of animal) as defined by the regulations
of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), shelters in
outdoor facilities for animals must contain a roof, four (4) sides
and a floor and must provide the animals with adequate protection
and shelter from the cold and heat; provide the animals with protection
from the direct rays of the sun and the direct effect of wind, rain
or snow.
The provision of a supply of drinking water in a safe receptacle,
dish or container, water shall be provided continuously or at intervals
suitable to the species (intervals shall not exceed eight (8) hours).
Every living vertebrate except a human being.
A facility which is used to house or contain animals and
which is owned, operated or maintained by a duly incorporated humane
society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty
to animals or other not-for-profit organization devoted to the welfare,
protection and humane treatment of animals.
All domesticated or feral animals of the feline "felis catus"
species, both male and female, unless otherwise specified.
All domesticated or feral animals of the canine "canis familiaris"
species, both male and female, unless otherwise specified.
An animal or human being shall be presumed to have been exposed
to rabies within the meaning of this Chapter if the animal or human
being has been bitten or scratched by any animal known or reasonably
suspected to be infected with rabies.
An animal normally raised on a farm or ranch and used or
intended for use in farm or ranch production or as food or fiber.
To feed or shelter an animal at the same location for three
(3) or more consecutive days.
The destruction of an animal accomplished by a method approved
by the American Veterinary Medical Associations Panel on Euthanasia
(JAVMA 173:59-72, 1978) or more recent editions, but animals killed
during the feeding of pet carnivores shall be considered humanely
killed.
Any agent designated by the City Manager to work under the
supervision of the Director of Public Works or his/her designee in
animal control work.
Any lot or premises on which are kept four (4) or more dogs
or cats more than six (6) months of age.
In addition to its ordinary meaning, any person who keeps
or harbors an animal or professes to be owning, keeping or harboring
an animal.
Any individual, partnership, firm, joint stock company, corporation,
association, trust, estate or other legal entity.
Birds, rabbits or rodents which damage property or have an
adverse affect on the public health, but shall not include any endangered
species listed by the United States Department of the Interior nor
any endangered species listed in the Wildlife Code of Missouri.
