As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A dog, dangerous animal or any other animal identified herein
off the premises of the owner and in a public place or on private
lands without the knowledge, consent and approval of the owner of
such lands.
Any member of the feline family, regardless of sex.
Any animal that conducts itself so as to cause bodily harm
and injury or to put any person in reasonable apprehension of such
bodily harm and injury, or any animal which attacks, chases or worries
any domestic animal, as defined in § 108 of the Agriculture
and Markets Law.
Any member of the species canis familiaris, regardless of
sex.
The Dog Control Officer of the Town of Kingsbury, who is
specifically authorized to enforce the provisions of this chapter.
To bring about death by a humane method.
To provide food or shelter to any dog.
Any dog carrying an identification tag as defined further
in this section.
A tag issued by the licensing municipality which sets forth
an identification number, together with the name of the municipality,
contact information, including telephone number, for the municipality
and such other information as the licensing municipality deems appropriate.
A dog that is equipped with a collar of sufficient strength
attached to a leash not more than six feet long, which leash shall
be held by a person having sufficient ability to control and restrain
the dog by means of the collar and leash.
Includes any person who owns, keeps, harbors or has the care,
custody or control of any dog, dangerous animal or any other animal
identified herein. Dogs, dangerous animals or any other animal identified
herein owned by minors shall be deemed to be in the care, custody
and control of the minor's parents or other head of the household
where the minor resides, and who shall be responsible for any acts
of said dog in violation of this chapter. The term "owner" shall also
be construed to include any association or corporation owning, harboring,
in possession of or keeping a dog or dogs or any other animal identified
herein within the Town of Kingsbury inclusive of the Village of Hudson
Falls.
Any dog owned or harbored by any state or municipal police
department or any state or federal law enforcement agency, which has
been trained to aid law enforcement officers and is actually being
used for police work.
Any dog that is trained to aid a person with a disability
and is actually used for this purpose, otherwise known as a "guide
dog."
Any dog which has been honorably discharged from the United
States armed services.
