Chapter 6.14
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Sections:

6.14.010    Cruelty to animals.

6.14.020    Abandonment of domestic animals.

6.14.010 Cruelty to animals.

(1) A person commits the crime of cruelty to animals if, except as otherwise authorized by law, he/she intentionally or recklessly:

(a) Subjects any animal under human custody or control to cruel mistreatment; or

(b) Subjects any animal under his/her custody or control to cruel neglect; or

(c) Kills without legal privilege any animal under the custody or control of another; or

(d) Fails to provide any animal in his/her custody with food, drink and protection from the elements; or

(e) Places or distributes any poison or other substance with the intent of poisoning any animal, except those animals commonly recognized as pests or rodents.

(2) As used in this section, “animal” includes birds. (Ord. 5026 § 1, 1993; Ord. 4554 § 1, 1982; Ord. 3603 § 15, 1972).

6.14.020 Abandonment of domestic animals.

It is unlawful for any person to willfully abandon or desert a dog, cat or other domestic animal. (Ord. 3603 § 16, 1972).