Port Coquitlam : Règlement no 3990, art. 2 — In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, each of the following words has the meaning set out below

In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, each of the following words has the meaning set out below:

Aggressive Dog means a Dog:

• a) that has, without provocation, bitten, inflicted a minor injury or assaulted, pursued or harassed a person or another animal or has demonstrated a propensity, tendency or disposition to do so; or
• b) that the Animal Control Officer has reasonable grounds to believe is likely to cause injury to a human or another animal. Animal Control Officer means a person authorized to administer and enforce this Bylaw and includes:
• a) a Bylaw Enforcement Officer;
• b) the person appointed by Council to be the Bylaw Services Manager; and
• c) any person appointed by resolution under section 4.1(b) of this Bylaw. At Large means:
• a) an animal that is not on the premises of its Owner and is not under the care and control of its Owner; or
• b) in the case of a Dog, a Dog that is not on the premises of its Owner and is either not secured on a Leash to its Owner or is not under the care and control of its Owner while in an Off-Leash Area. BC SPCA means the British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. 3990 Bylaw Services Manager means the person appointed as Bylaw Services Manager or their designate Cat means any animal of the species felis catus . City means the lands within the municipal boundaries of the City of Port Coquitlam, or the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam, as the context requires. Council means the municipal council of the City. Dangerous Dog means a Dangerous Dog as defined in the Community Charter . Dog means any animal of the species canis familiaris . Domestic Animal means any animal tamed and kept as a domestic pet, and includes an Emotional Support Animal, a Dog or Cat but does not include a Farm Animal. Dwelling Unit means a single-family dwelling, a townhouse, a condominium, or an apartment. Emotional Support Animal means an animal that is designated as an emotional support animal by the Bylaw Services Manager. Enclosure means a fence or structure at least 1.8 m in height, enclosed on all sides, lockable, and suitable to confine an Aggressive Dog or Dangerous Dog and prevent the entry of young children or Dogs. Farm Animal means any cattle, horse, sheep, goat, swine, donkey, mule, llama, fowl or poultry, pigeon, rabbit, hare, mink, or otter, and includes without limitation any other animal raised for food or for the use of humans, but does not include bees or Emotional Support Animals. Kennel means a parcel of land on which four or more Dogs are kept. Leash means a strap or cord of sufficient strength and design to restrain a Dog. Minor Injury means a physical injury to a person or Domestic Animal that consists of pinches, minor localized bruising, scratches, or minor lacerations. Muzzled means wearing a humane basket style fastening or covering device that encloses the nose and mouth of a Dogs and that is strong enough and well-fitted enough to prevent the Dogs from biting. 3990 Neutered Male Dog means any Dog of the male sex certified by a Veterinarian as unable to reproduce. Off Leash Area means an area designated by the Director of Engineering & Public Works in which a Dog may be present without being secured by a Leash to a person. Owner means any person who owns, keeps, harbours, or has in his or her possession or custody a Domestic Animal or Farm Animal, and includes any person allowing a Domestic Animal to remain about his or her house or premises. Permanent Identification means identification for a Domestic Animal or Farm Animal in the form of a visible tattoo or a microchip that contains the contact information of the Owner. Pound means the premises, including land and buildings where animals impounded or received under this Bylaw are to be kept. Poundkeeper means the person appointed from time to time under this Bylaw for the purpose of operating the Pound and enforcing and carrying out provisions of this Bylaw related to the impoundment of Dogs, other Domestic Animals, and Farm Animals. Public Place includes a highway, street, lane boulevard, park, or any other real property owned, held, vested in, or operated, managed or administered by, the City or by a school located within the City. Spayed Female Dog means any Dog of the female sex certified by a Veterinarian as unable to reproduce. Veterinarian means a certified member in good standing of the Canadian Veterinary Association.