§ 29-02 Definitions.
RCNY § 29-02
When used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings. Animal shelter or shelter for homeless animals. Animal shelter or shelter for homeless animals means a not-for-profit facility holding a permit in accordance with 24 RCNY Health Code § 161.09, or successor provision, where homeless, lost, stray, abandoned, seized, surrendered or unwanted animals are received, harbored, maintained and made available for adoption to the general public, redemption by their owners or other lawful disposition, and which is owned, operated, or maintained by a duly incorporated humane society, animal welfare society, society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or other organization devoted to the welfare, protection or humane treatment of animals. Cat. Cat means a domesticated animal of the species Felis catus kept as a pet, but does not mean any animal that is a hybrid or cross-breed of such species whose possession is prohibited in New York City pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code § 161.01, or successor provision. Dog. Dog means a domesticated animal of the species Canis familiaris kept as a pet, but does not mean any other animal that is a hybrid or cross-breed of such species whose possession is prohibited in New York City pursuant to 24 RCNY Health Code § 161.01 or successor provision. Owner. Owner shall mean any individual who resides in the City of New York who possesses, harbors or cares for one or more dogs or cats. Spay/neuter services. Spay/neuter services shall mean services provided by a veterinarian licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of New York to alter dogs and cats by surgical methods, or by other methods approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration or U.S. Department of Agriculture and acceptable to the Department, to prevent such animals from reproducing, and shall include all accessory or supportive veterinary services deemed necessary by the veterinarian, including, but not limited to, rabies and other vaccinations, and an assessment of the general health of the animal receiving such service.
