The following terms are defined for use in this chapter.
Animal means a nonhuman vertebrate.
The animal is housed within a veterinary hospital, licensed kennel, pet shop or animal shelter. Cat means any member of the feline species, male or female, neutered or unneutered. Dog means any member of the canine species, male or female, neutered or unneutered. Owner means any person owning, keeping, sheltering or harboring an animal. Walker means any person having control over or attempting to have control over an animal when it is off the premises of its owner.