The following criteria shall be used in identifying a dangerous dog:Ī. (15)Dangerous/Potentially Dangerous Dog - Any dog whose behavior constitutes a risk of severely injuring or killing a human domestic animal or livestock or which, by demonstrated behavior, is commonly accepted as dangerous. (14)Local Health Director - Director of the Henderson County Department of Public Health. (13)County - Henderson County, North Carolina (12)Competent Person - A legally competent person of suitable age and discretion to keep an animal under sufficient control in order to prevent harm to the animal, humans, other animals or property. (11)Companion Animal - Any dog, cat, or ferret. (10)Cat - A domestic feline of either sex. Not controlled by other similar physical means. Not under control of a competent person or unrestrained by a leash or harness, orĬ. (8)Animal Services Director - The director placed in supervision of the Animal Services Center.ī. (7) Animal Services Center - The County Animal Shelter, and any other designated facilities, operated and maintained by the County for the purpose of impounding animals under the authority of this Chapter or the General Statutes for care, confinement, return to owner, adoption or euthanasia. (6)Animal Enforcement Officer - Officers from local municipalities, the Sheriff’s Department or the Sheriff’s designee charged with the enforcement of the State Animal Laws, Local Animal Ordinance and the regulation of animals and animal owners within both incorporated and unincorporated sections of Henderson County. (5)Adult - A person 18 years of age or older who has not been judicially declared incompetent. (4)Adoption- the legal taking of ownership voluntarily and accepting all responsibilities and liabilities therein. (3)Adequate Water - The access to a sufficient supply of clean, fresh water provided at suitable intervals for the animal's physical needs and the climatic conditions. (2)Adequate Shelter- Proper and adequate shelter that will protect the animal from adverse weather and will allow the animal to stand, sit, and lie down without restriction and is kept humanely clean and sanitary. (1)Adequate Food - The provision at suitable intervals, not to exceed 24 hours, of a quantity of wholesome foodstuff suitable for the species and age, sufficient to maintain a reasonable level of nutrition for the animal. The following terms are defined for purposes of this Chapter: Courts / Clerk of Superior Court (North Carolina Court System).
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