The following words, when used in this Chapter, shall have the
meanings set out herein:
Infected with the rabies virus as determined by standard
laboratory testing.
Off the premises of the owner and not under the control of
the owner or a person who has custody of the said dog or animal with
the owner's consent, either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise not
exceeding six (6) feet in length so as to effectively prevent the
dog or animal from biting, molesting, being with or approaching any
other animal or person.
All animals of the canine or feline species, both male and
female.
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.
To feed or shelter an animal at the same location for three
(3) or more consecutive days.
Any person having a right of property in a dog or cat, or
who keeps or harbors a dog or cat, or who has it in his/her care or
acts as its custodian, or who knowingly permits a dog or cat to remain
on or about any premises owned or occupied by him/her.
Physical injury that creates a substantial risk of death
or that causes serious disfigurement or protracted loss or impairment
of the function of any part of the body.
A person upon the premises of the owner or keeper of the
dog in question without license or privilege to be upon said premises.
Any dog running at large or a dog on the premises of its
owner or keeper but not confined to said premises by a leash, fence,
structure or other means that would prevent the dog from leaving such
premises.
Any of the following dogs:
Any dog, whether or not running at large and whether or not
unrestrained, that without provocation has bitten any person not a
trespasser causing serious physical injury to that person.
Any unrestrained dog, whether or not running at large, that
without provocation has attempted to bite any person not a trespasser
which would cause serious physical injury to that person.
Any unrestrained dog, whether or not running at large, that
without provocation has placed any person not a trespasser in apprehension
of immediate serious physical injury.
Any dog that has killed another dog, cat or other domestic animal
without provocation.
