For the purpose of this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Animal. Any live, vertebrate creature other than a human being.
Animal Control Officer. Any county employee designated by resolution of the board
of supervisors as primarily responsible for animal control and regulation.
Animal Control Supervisor. The county employee designated by the board of supervisors
as the county employee responsible for the direct supervision of animal control officers
and/or animal shelter operations.
Animal Services. The county of Santa Barbara Animal Services program.
Animal Services Director. The county employee designated by the board of supervisors
as the county employee responsible for the administration and operations of the animal
services program.
Cattery. Any premises or area where four or more cats four months of age or older
are kept and cared for; provided, that this definition shall not include a duly licensed
veterinary hospital, a humane society facility or any county facility.
County. The county of Santa Barbara and if the context so indicates county employees
designated to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Domestic Animal. An animal that has been tamed and kept by humans as a work animal,
food source, companion animal or a pet.
Grooming Shop. Any commercial establishment, including mobile grooming businesses,
where animals are bathed, clipped, plucked or otherwise groomed; provided, that this
definition shall not include a duly licensed veterinary hospital, a humane society
facility or any county facility.
Impound. Under the control and in the possession of the county.
Kennel. Any premises or area where four or more dogs four months of age or older are
kept and cared for; provided, that this definition shall not include a duly licensed
veterinary hospital, a humane society facility or any county facility.
Optional Cat License. Voluntary license for an altered cat for up to three years or
the term of the rabies vaccination.
Pet Store. Shall be defined as set forth in the State Health and Safety Code Section
122350(i).
Protective Custody. Animals that are impounded under exigent circumstances when no
animal control violation has occurred. Some examples include owner arrested, owner
hospitalized, owner died, automobile accident, owner is at a shelter, vehicle impound,
law enforcement activity, or disaster such as house fire or flood.
Quarantine. The confinement of any animal in such a manner so the animal may not expose
to contagious disease or injure any person or other animal.
Relinquished. An animal whose owner has given up ownership to a county animal services
shelter.
Restraint. Secured by an adequate leash or lead six feet in length or less and under
the immediate control of a responsible person, or physically confined on or within
the premises of the owner or custodian of the animal.
Stray. A domestic animal not kept under restraint.
