8.02.010 Purpose.
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The purpose of this chapter is to promote harmonious relationships in the interaction between man and animal by:
(A) Protecting animals from improper use, abuse, neglect, exploitation, inhumane treatment and health hazards;
(B) Delineating the animal owner’s or harborer’s responsibility for the acts and behavior of his animal at all times;
(C) Providing security to residents from annoyance, intimidation, injury and health hazards by animals; and
(D) Encouraging responsible pet ownership. (Ord. 87-173 § 2, 1987.)