“Animal control officer” means a law enforcement officer charged with the responsibility of enforcing this chapter and all applicable state animal control laws and regulations.

“Animal shelter manager” means a city employee charged with the responsibility of overseeing the operation of the City animal shelter.

“Caretaker” means a person providing shelter or food or otherwise caring for a dog or cat.

“Cat” means any animal of the species Felis catus.

“City” means the City of Moab, Utah.

“Dangerous dog” means a dog with a known propensity for or history of unprovoked attacks against or intimidation of people or animals, as determined by the animal control officer.

“Dog” means any animal of the species Canis familiaris.

“Guard dog” means a dog specifically used to protect property and to guard against or watch for unwanted people or animals.

“Owner” means a person having financial or property interest in a dog or cat and providing shelter or food or otherwise caring for the animal.

“Pen” or “run” means an enclosed area where an animal or animals are kept.

“Running at large” means being off the premises of the owner or caretaker and not under the control of the owner or caretaker or a member of his or her immediate household by leash or other means of physical control.

“Service or assistant dogs” means any guide dog, signal dog, or other dog individually trained to provide aid or assistance to individuals with disabilities or special health needs as defined in Utah State Code Section 62A-5B-102.

“State” means the state of Utah.

“Vaccinations” means the standard series of inoculations given to dogs or cats to prevent the spread of disease. (Ord. 19-13 § 21 (part), 2019; Ord. 07-12 (part), 2007)