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(c) Watch dog - A dog that barks and threatens to <br /> bite any intruder that has not been specially trained or <br /> conditioned for that purpose. <br /> 24 . Steel Jaw Trap - Spring-powered devices or traps which <br /> capture or hold an animal by exerting a lateral force with <br /> fix-mounted jaws on the leg, toe, paw, or any other part of the <br /> animal ' s body. <br /> 25 . Stray: Any domestic animal that is not under <br /> restraint or is not on the property of its owner and is <br /> wandering at large or is lost, or does not have an owner, or <br /> does not bear evidence of the identification of any owner. <br /> 26 . Suspected of Having Rabies: An animal which has <br /> bitten a person or another animal. <br /> 27 . Torture or Torment: Every act, omission, or neglect <br /> causing or permitting unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or <br /> death. <br /> 28 . Veterinary Hospital: Any establishment maintained and <br /> operated by a licensed veterinarian for surgery, diagnosis and <br /> treatment of diseases and injuries of animals . <br /> 29 . Vicious Animal : Any animal, security dog excluded, <br /> which is three months of age or older and without provocation <br /> has bitten, killed, or caused physical harm through bites to <br /> people or animals who are not trespassing, while on or off the <br /> premises of the owner or keeper; or any dog that is owned or <br /> harbored for the purpose of dog fighting or training for dog <br /> fighting. <br /> - 10 - <br />