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ή Without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily harm on a human being on public or private property; ή Killed a domestic animal without provocation; or ή A potentially dangerous dog which aggressively bites, attacks, or endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals. ή Dog. Any canine animal, male or female, whole or neutered. ή Enclosure. Any structure, except a dwelling, designed to securely enclose and prevent an animal from escaping therefrom. ή Proper Enclosure. Proper Enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from escaping and providing protection from the elements for the animal. A Proper Enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage or other structure that would allow the animal to exit of its volition, or any house or structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the only obstacles that prevent the dog from exiting. ή Exercise yard. Is a larger fenced area adjacent to chicken coop and pen that provides space for exercise and foraging for the birds when supervised. ή Hen. Is a female chicken. ή Owner. Any person, firm, or corporation, organization or department possessing, harboring, keeping, having an interest in or having custody or control of an animal. ή Pen. A fully enclosed and covered area attached to a coop where the chickens can roam unsupervised. ή Potentially Dangerous Dog. Any dog that has committed any of the acts set forth below: ή When unprovoked, bites a human or domestic animal; ή When unprovoked, chases or approaches a person upon the streets, sidewalks or any other public property in an apparent attitude of attack; or ή Has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked, causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic animals. ή Restrained. On a leash of not more than six (6) feet in length or on a leash which can be retracted to a length of six (6) feet or less, and in the custody of a person of sufficient age to adequately control the animal; in a vehicle; or confined to the owner's property by enclosure or fencing. ή Rooster. Is a male chicken. ή Substantial Bodily Harm. Bodily injury which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member.