“Adequate space” means sufficient space for the animal to stand up with neck in fully upright position, sit down, lie down with legs outstretched, and offer freedom of movement.

“Day care for dogs” means any person who, for compensation, provides care for less than twenty-four hours per day for three or more dogs; provided, that a “day care for dogs” shall not include any person who provides: (1) dog walking services only; or (2) care for a dog only in the residence of the dog owner.

“Director of animal control” means the director or supervisor of the organization, or designee, which has the responsibility of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.

“Kennel” means any premises on which more than three dogs at least twelve weeks of age are kept including any business of boarding, breeding, or providing day care for dogs. A “kennel” does not include: (1) the public shelter; (2) any animal care facility, kennel, pound or training facility operated by any subdivision of local, state, or federal government; (3) any humane society, any veterinary hospital, or any research facility subject to inspection under separate provisions of local, state or federal law. (Ord. 5147 § 1, 2023)