Definitions for animal control rules

For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. Animal Control Contractor. The duly incorporated humane society or organization formed for the prevention of cruelty to animals that is contracted by the city to perform animal control services. Handler. Any owner with a disability having custody of a service dog. Microchip. A device implanted under the skin of an animal containing contact information for the owner of the animal. Off-Leash Park. A public park designated by the director of parks and recreation where dogs, and no other animal, shall be allowed to be off-leash. Owner. Every person owning, harboring, or keeping a dog or having custody thereof. Service Dog. Any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. The work or tasks performed by the service dog must be directly related to the handler’s disability. Stray or Stray Dog. Any dog: (1) On the premises of a person other than the owner of the dog, without the consent of an occupant of such premises; or (2) On a public street, on public or private school grounds, or in any other public place, except when under the control of the owner by leash, cord, chain, or other similar means of physical restraint; provided that such leash, cord, chain or other means is not more than 8 feet in length; and provided further, that this provision shall not be construed to permit that which is prohibited by any other law. )