§ 6.08.020. Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless otherwise indicated, the following words and terms shall mean:

"At large" means to be off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or of an authorized person whether by leash or otherwise, but a dog within an automobile or other vehicle of its owner shall be deemed to be upon the owner's premises.

"Barking dog" means any dog which by frequent or habitual howling, yelping or barking annoys or disturbs other persons in the vicinity of the premises or upon the public street.

"Dog" means both male and female, natural and sterilized.

"Harboring" means that the occupant of any premises on which a dog remains or to which it customarily returns daily for food and care for a period of ten (10) days is presumed to be harboring or keeping the dog within the meaning of this chapter.

"Kennel" means any place, other than a veterinary hospital, where three or more dogs are for breeding and the offspring thereof are sold for profit or where such dogs are received for care and boarding.

"Leash" means a cord, thong or chain not more than ten (10) feet in length by which a dog is controlled by the person accompanying it.

"License" means the dog license issued by the city of Hoonah.

"Molest" means an animal that has not received that degree of care which a person of ordinary prudence would give under the same circumstances. The care must include sufficient food and clean water, adequate shelter and protection from the weather, health care, and clean living conditions in conformance with accepted veterinary practice.

"Officer" or "official" means any policeman or any officer, official, person or persons designated by the city manager or by his designee, or by ordinance of Hoonah to issue licenses, pick up, restrain, impound, sell, dispose, give notice for any other acts, duties or functions prescribed by this chapter or other ordinances relating to dogs.

"Owner" or "keeper" means any person, association or corporation owning, keeping or harboring a dog.

"Pet shop" means any place duly licensed where live dogs are kept and offered for sale.

"Pound" means a place within or without the city, provided and operated by the city employees or by an independent agency under the authority of the city acting alone or in concert with other municipalities for the restraint and care of dogs.

"Predatory animal" means any dog of either sex whose actions or habits customarily defiles, despoils or damages property of others.

"Public emergency" means any situation resulting from conditions of war, insurrection, contagious diseases or other circumstances, which in the opinion of the chief of police, warrants the restraint and confinement of dogs within the premises of the owner or keeper.

Restraint. A dog shall be deemed to be under "restraint" if it is confined within the property limits of its owner or keeper by a suitable fence or securely restrained within the premises by a leash affixed to a post or other securely fixed objects.

"Spayed female" means a female dog which has been sterilized by a licensed veterinarian to avoid or prevent conception. Proof of such a sterilization must be evidenced by the certificate of a licensed veterinarian.

"Stray" means any animal whose owner is unknown or which no one seeks, follows or claims.

"Veterinary hospital" means any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed veterinarian for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of diseased or injured dogs and for their care and training.

"Vicious animals" means those whose temperament or habits create danger of injury to persons or other animals or create a reasonable apprehension of injury to persons or other animals.

(Ord. 91-12-13 § 6 (part); Ord. 86-12-11-01 § 5 (part): prior code § 12.20.010)