Throughout this article, the following words and phrases shall have
the specific definitions provided:
AT LARGE
A dog or cat or other pet/animal shall be deemed to be at
large when off the property of the owner and not under restraint.
BOROUGH
The Borough of Pine Grove, County of Schuylkill in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
BOROUGH COUNCIL or COUNCIL
The Borough of Pine Grove, County of Schuylkill in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, a Pennsylvania municipal corporation, acting by and
through its Council, the Mayor, the Police Department, or, in appropriate
cases, a committee of said Council, a commission created by said Council,
or its authorized agents, representatives, officers, officials, or
employees.
DANGEROUS DOG OR CAT
A dog or cat that without justification attacks a person
or domestic animal causing physical injury or death.
HUMANE MANNER
Care of an animal to include, but not be limited to, adequate
heat, ventilation and sanitary shelter, wholesome food and water,
consistent with the normal requirements and feeding habits of the
animal's size, species, and breed.
KENNEL
An establishment kept for the purpose of breeding, selling,
or boarding dogs or cats or engaged in training dogs or cats.
LICENSING AUTHORITY
The agency or department of the Borough or Schuylkill County
or any designated representative thereof charged with administering
the issuance and/or revocation of permits and licenses under the provisions
of this article.
NEUTERED
Rendered permanently incapable of reproduction.
NUISANCE
A dog or cat or other pet/animal shall be considered a nuisance
if it: damages, soils, defiles, or defecates on private property other
than the owner's or on public walks and recreation areas unless
such waste is immediately removed and properly disposed of by the
owner; causes unsanitary, "dangerous" or offensive conditions; causes
a disturbance by excessive barking or other noise making; or chases
vehicles, or molests, attacks, or interferes with persons or other
domestic animals on public property.
OWNER
A person having the right of property or custody of a dog
or cat or other pet/animal or who keeps or harbors a dog or cat or
other pet/animal or knowingly permits a dog or cat or other pet/animal
to remain on or about any premises occupied by that person and/or
any person having an animal under domestication in his care, in his
custody, or allowing same to remain on his premises; or any person
vested with ownership, legal or equitable, sole or partial, of any
animal, including specifically the person holding title.
PERSON
Any individual, corporation, partnership, organization, or
institution commonly recognized by law as a unit.
PET/ANIMAL
A nonhuman animal kept for reasons including, but not limited
to, care, amusement, companionship, security, commercial and/or resale.
PETS/ANIMALS ESTABLISHMENT
Any pet shop, grooming shop, animal auction, performing animal
exhibition, kennel or animal shelter, except this term shall not include
veterinary medical facilities, licensed research facilities, facilities
operated by government agencies, or licensed animal dealers regulated
by the USDA under the provisions of United States Public Laws 89-544,
91-579, 94-279, 99-198, and 101-624.
PETS/ANIMALS SHELTER
Facility designated or recognized by the Borough of Pine
Grove and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of impounding
and caring for pets/animals.
PET/ANIMAL SHOP
An establishment engaged in the business of buying or selling,
at retail, dogs or cats or other pets/animals for profit-making purposes.
RESTRAINT
A dog or cat or other pet/animal shall be considered under
restraint if it is within the real property limits of its owner or
secured by a leash or lead or under the control of a responsible person.