(a) A person commits the crime of animal abandonment if the person intentionally, purposely, knowingly, recklessly or with criminal negligence leaves a domestic animal at a location permanently or temporarily without providing for the animal's continued care. As used in this section, "temporarily" means leaving an animal at a location, other than the owner's home or residence, for longer than thirty (30) minutes without providing for the animal's continued care.
(b) Animal Abandonment is a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(c) Each act in violation of subsection (a) shall constitute a separate offense.
(Ord. 2018-88. Passed 1-28-19.)