Section 102. Definitions.
The following words and phrases when used in this act shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Animal protection organization." Any of the following:
(1) A nonprofit society or association incorporated under 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 53 Subch. A (relating to incorporation generally) for the purpose of the prevention of cruelty to animals.
(2) A municipality which operates an animal shelter.
"Board." The State Board of Veterinary Medicine.
"Department." The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
"Small domestic animals." As follows:
(1) Any of the following whose general intended purpose is to be kept and cared for as household pets:
(i) Rabbits.
(ii) Mice.
(iii) Rats.
(iv) Hamsters.
(v) Guinea pigs.
(vi) Ferrets.
(vii) Birds.
(viii) Reptiles.
(ix) Amphibians.
(2) All cats and dogs.
(102 added Oct. 24, 2012, P.L.1452, No.182)