For the purposes of Chapter 79, the following terms shall have the following definitions:
A structure that is large enough for the animal, whether
it be livestock or pet, to stand naturally, turn around and lie down
inside of the structure without being exposed to the elements of weather.
The roof and walls of the structure are waterproof and windproof.
Bedding must be kept dry and changed regularly to preserve insulating
qualities. Insulation and an inner wall must be included in shelter
for dogs with short fur (example: Pointers, Staffordshire Terriers,
Boxers, Labrador Retrievers) to provide adequate protection from cold.
During cold weather a moveable flap must be placed over the entrance
to a dog shelter to preserve the dog's body heat. Adequate shelter
from sun may be provided by a tarp placed in a manner to provide deep
shade and allow air to pass through for ventilation.
Any dog or cat, and shall also mean any other domesticated
animal normally maintained in or near the household of the owner or
keeper who cares for such other domesticated animal. "Pet" or "companion
animal" shall not include a "farm animal" as defined in this section.
Any poultry, ungulate, species of cattle, sheep, swine, goats,
llamas, equine, or other fur-bearing animal, which are raised for
commercial or subsistence purposes.
means one pack or collection of dogs on a single premises,
whether maintained for breeding, boarding, sale, training, hunting
or other purposes, and including any shop where dogs are on sale,
and also including every pack or collection of five or more dogs six
months of age or older, owned or kept by a person on a single premises
irrespective of the purpose for which they are maintained.
Any premises maintained for the boarding or in-residence
training of dogs, or where 10 or more dogs six months of age or older
are kept.
Any premises where an owner or keeper maintains five up to
and including nine dogs six months of age or older.
Any person possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest
in, or having control or custody of a dog. If the animal is owned
by a person under the age of 18, that person's custodial parents or
legal guardian shall be responsible for complying with all requirements
of this bylaw.
