S.L. 439.14 Art. 2Interpretation. Cap. 439. Cap. 492.

For the purpose of these regulations: "the Act" means the Animal Welfare Act;

"animal" means unwanted cats and dogs unless otherwise stated;

"animal sanctuary" means the premises of any non-profit organisation licensed by the Director, including any private dwelling where more than five stray animals are kept and which is only licensed by the Director for that purpose; "the Director" means the Director responsible for the Veterinary Service and includes, to the extent of the authority given, any officer authorised by him, in writing, to act in that behalf for any of the purposes of the Act; "keeper" means any person having the charge of, or who habitually feeds or looks after cats and dogs; licence holders of sanctuaries form part of this category; "stray animal" means a pet cat or dog which either has no owner or home or is outside the boundaries of its owner or keeper’s household and is not under the control or direct supervision of any owner or keeper; "voluntary organisation" means a foundation, a trust, an association of persons or a temporary organisation which is independent and autonomous and which qualifies and is enrolled under the Voluntary Organisations Act.