The following words, when used in this chapter, shall have the
meaning ascribed to them in this section unless stated otherwise:
ANIMAL
The male and female gender, including neutered, spayed or
gelded animals, including but not limited to, cats, dogs, horses or
any other common household domesticated or companion animals.
AT LARGE
When used in reference to dog, cat, horse or other common
household domesticated or companion animals, shall mean off the premises
of the owner unaccompanied by the owner, and not under the control
of the owner.
CONTROL
Tethering, leashing or other physical means of restraint,
and shall not include nonphysical restraint such as by verbal or nonverbal
commands.
OWNER
When applied to the proprietorship of a dog, cat, horse or
any other common household domesticated animals, shall include every
person having a right or property in such an animal and every person
who keeps or harbors such an animal, or has it in his care, and every
person who permits such an animal to remain on or about any premises
occupied by him.
PERSONS
Include individuals, corporations, copartnerships and associations.
The singular shall include the plural and the masculine shall include
the feminine.
It shall be unlawful for the owner or keeper of any such animal
to allow that animal to run at large off their premises.