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M r 145 University Avenue West, St. Paul, Minnesota 5510/2044 <br /> I 4M- Phone: (651) 281 -1200 • (800) 925 -1122 <br /> G. <br /> , tM -" o '�' Fax: (651) 281 -1298 • TDD (651) 281 -1290 <br /> MODEL ANIMAL ORDINANCE <br /> This is a sample ordinance for guideline purposes only. Please consult your city attorney when <br /> developing your own ordinance. <br /> Section 100 - Animals <br /> 100.01 Definitions. As used in this Section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the <br /> following words shall be defined to mean: <br /> Subd. 1 Animal. "Animal" shall mean any mammal, reptile, amphibian, fish, bird <br /> (including all fowl and poultry) or other member commonly accepted as a part of the <br /> animal kingdom. Animals shall be classified as follows: <br /> A. Domestic. "Domestic animals" shall mean those animals commonly accepted <br /> as domesticated household pets. Unless otherwise defined, such animals shall <br /> include dogs, cats, caged birds, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, domesticated <br /> rabbits, fish, non - poisonous, non - venomous and non - constricting reptiles or <br /> amphibians, and other similar animals. <br /> B. Non - Domestic. "Non- Domestic animals" shall mean those animals <br /> commonly considered to be naturally wild and not naturally trained or <br /> domesticated, or which are commonly considered to be inherently dangerous to <br /> the health, safety, and welfare of people. Unless otherwise defined, such animals <br /> shall include: <br /> (1) Any member of the large cat family (family felidae) including lions, <br /> tigers, cougars, bobcats, leopards and jaguars, but excluding commonly <br /> accepted domesticated house cats. <br /> (2) Any naturally wild member of the canine family (family canidae) <br /> including wolves, foxes, coyotes, dingoes, and jackals, but excluding <br /> commonly accepted domesticated dogs. <br /> (3) Any crossbreeds such as the crossbreed between a wolf and a dog, <br /> 70 <br />