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15 <br /> Animal Control Ordinance <br /> {y}Lz,LPerson: Any individual, family, group of individuals, corporation, partnership, <br /> organization, or institution recognized by law as a person. <br /> (z) as Physical Harm: Any injury which is serious enough to require immediate <br /> medical attention. <br /> {*(bb_Provocation: Any act that would reasonably be expected to cause an <br /> animal to defend itself, its young, its owner or keeper, or the property of said owner <br /> or keeper. <br /> (bb) cc Restraint.• An animal is under restraint if it is under sufficient physical <br /> restraint such as a leash, cage,bridle, or similar effective and humane device which <br /> restrains and controls the animal, or within a vehicle, or adequately contained by a <br /> fence on the premises or other secure enclosure as permitted in this Ordinance. If a <br /> competent adult is physically outside on the land with the animal, on land where the <br /> owner or keeper of the animal resides, then the animal shall be deemed to be under <br /> restraint during the time the animal is in the company of and under the control of <br /> that competent person and the animal is on the premises. If any unattended animal is <br /> restrained by a chain, leash or similar restraint, it shall be designated and placed to <br /> prevent choking or strangulation. Such chain or restraint shall not be less than ten <br /> feet in length and shall be on a swivel designed to prevent the animal from choking <br /> or strangling itself. The restraint of unattended dogs by a fence, kennel, outdoor <br /> enclosure, chain, leash, or similar device is further regulated under-this Ordinance. <br /> (eO ddL_Security Dog: Any dog used, kept, or maintained on the premises of its <br /> owner or keeper for the purpose of protecting any person or property. Any such dog <br /> shall be further classified as a patrol dog or sentry dog. <br /> a. Patrol dog: A dog that is trained or conditioned to attack or otherwise respond <br /> aggressively, but only upon command from a handler either off or on lead. <br /> b. Sentry dog: A dog that is trained or conditioned to attack or otherwise respond <br /> aggressively without command. <br /> (dd) ee Secure Enclosure: An enclosure from which an animal cannot escape by <br /> means of digging under or jumping over the enclosure, or otherwise becoming free <br /> unless freed by the owner or keeper. A motor vehicle shall not constitute a secure <br /> enclosure. Minimum space and height requirements and other specifications for <br /> secure enclosures shall be obtained from the Animal Services Director based on <br /> breed, age, height, weight, temperament, and history of the animal. <br /> ff 5erious[ssii physical harm human: Any physical injury that results in broken bones, <br /> disfiguring lacerations, or requires cosmetic surgery or hospitalization. <br />