[CC 1990 §4-1; Ord. No. 268 §1, 1985]
For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and phrases
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this Section:
Any dog or cat shall be deemed to be at large when it is
off the property of its owner and not restrained by a competent person.
Any member of the feline family over six (6) months of age.
Any member of canine family over six (6) months of age.
To put to death in a humane way.
When bitten by, or fought with, or has come in close contact
with a dog or other animal shown to be infected with the rabies virus
as determined by standard laboratory testing.
Person appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Board of
Aldermen to control dogs and cats in the City.
To apprehend, catch, trap or net a dog or cat and thereafter
confine it.
Any person keeping or harboring a dog or cat.
Any member of canine family under six (6) months of age.
The procedure of vaccinating for rabies and issuing an appropriate
certificate. The words shall be interchangeable.
A dog or cat is under restraint if it is controlled by a
leash, at "heel" of a competent person and obedient to that person's
commands or within a vehicle being driven or parked on the streets.
Any object, regardless of shape or size, which bears a registration
number and which has been issued by any licensed veterinarian.
