As used in this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context otherwise requires:
Any not-for-profit organization which has tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code whose mission and practice is, in whole or significant part, the rescue and placement of animals into permanent homes; and which does not breed animals. "Animal rescue organization" does not include any entity which: 1) is located on the same premises as a person, as defined under MCLA § 287.331(q), that breeds dogs, cats, rabbits, or ferrets; 2) has any personnel in common with such a person, including, but not limited to, any employee, manager, or board member; 3) obtains any dogs, cats, rabbits, or ferrets from such a person; or 4) facilitates the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits, or ferrets that were obtained from such a person.
A member of the species of domestic cat, Felis catus.
A member of the species of domestic dog, Canis familiaris.
A member of the species of domestic ferret, Mustela putorius furo.
To sell, exchange for consideration, advertise for the sale of, barter, auction, give away, or otherwise dispose of a dog, cat, rabbit, or ferret.
A member of the species of domestic rabbit, Oryctolagus cuniculus.
A commercial establishment where animals are sold, exchanged, bartered or offered for sale as pet animals to the general public at retail, and shall not include any "breeder," as defined under MCLA § 287.891(5).