(1) “Abandon” means to voluntarily release possession of an animal with the intent, or apparent intent, of never again claiming an ownership or possessory interest in the animal.

(2) “Animal” means any nonhuman vertebrate.

(3) “Animal shelter” means any premises designated by the city for the purpose of impounding and caring for animals held under authority of this Chapter.

(4) “At large” means any animal off the premises of the keeper and not under control.

(5) “Chief of Police” means the appointed chief of the Pullman police department or the person designated by the chief of police to act for the chief during a period of the chief's absence from the city.

(6) “Code enforcement officer” means any person designated by the chief of police to carry out the provisions of this Title.

(7) “Dog” means any member, male or female of the genus Canis familiaris.

(8) “Domestic animal” means any tame animal raised or kept as a pet.

(9) “Harboring” means maintaining any premises on which an animal remains or to which it customarily returns daily for food. Care of an animal for a period of ten days or longer is presumed to be harboring or keeping the animal within the meaning of this Title.

(10) “Keeper” means the owner of an animal or a person or entity having the immediate care, custody, or control of an animal and any person apparently acting on behalf of a keeper with the express or implied permission of the keeper.

(11) “Leash” means a rope, strap, or chain not more than ten (10) feet in length by which an animal is controlled, which is of sufficient strength to control an animal without breaking.

(12) “Miniature Pig” means swine that has a maximum weight of one hundred fifty (150) pounds and a maximum height of twenty-two (22) inches at the shoulder.

(13) “Premises” means real property and its appurtenances.

(14) “Under control” means the restraint of an animal by means of a leash or other device that physically restrains the animal to the keeper's immediate proximity preventing the animal from trespassing upon the property of others or chasing other persons, animals, or motorized or non-motorized vehicles of any sort. An animal which is otherwise securely confined while in or upon any motor vehicle shall be deemed to be under control.

(15) “Veterinary hospital” means any establishment maintained and operated by a licensed veterinarian for the diagnosis, treatment, and care of diseased or injured animals. (Ord. 14-13 §1, 2014; Ord. 00-25 §1, 2000; Ord. 87-4 §2, 1987).