§ 4-32. Neglecting or abandoning animals.

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It shall be unlawful for any person to neglect or abandon an animal. For purposes of this article, it shall be considered neglect or abandonment if one (1) or more of the following occurs:
(1)

Failing to provide any one (1) of the following: sufficient water; sufficient food; adequate shelter to protect the animal from extreme weather, necessary veterinary care/treatment to prevent suffering, sufficient exercise, and wholesome exchange of air.

(2)

Caging or confining an animal and failing to supply the animal, during such caging or confinement, with sufficient water, sufficient space, sufficient exercise and with sufficient food;

(3)

Abandoning an animal upon or beside any street, road or other public or private place; or

(4)

Forsaking entirely and leaving to die any animal that is maimed, sick, infirm or diseased.

(Ord. No. 2017-07, § 29, 5-2-17)

                    
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