A. Definition: "Cruel manner" includes, but is not limited to, the following specific acts and omissions:
1. Failure by an owner to provide such animal with:
a. Sufficient good and wholesome food;
b. Proper shelter and protection from the weather;
c. Proper veterinarian care to prevent suffering or treat disease;
d. A clean and wholesome environment in which to live; or
e. Protection from the abuse of other persons.
2. Any of the following specific acts with an animal by any person:
a. Abuse or other mistreatment;
b. Torture;
c. Misuse;
d. Overload or override;
e. Abandonment; or
f. Exposure to unreasonable danger to health or life.
3. The wilful killing, maiming or disfigurement of any animal, or administration of poison, or causing to be ingested any foreign object by any animal or exposing any animal to any poisonous substance with the intent that it shall be taken by any animal except pests of public health.
4. The setting of any trap within the city which is likely to be injurious to domestic animals. Humane traps are available from the animal control center.
B. Prohibited: It shall be unlawful for any person to act in a cruel manner to any animal within the city.
C. Exceptions: The provisions of this section shall not apply to animal control officers; agents of the animal control center; or to police officers when they are engaged in carrying out the duties assigned to them by this chapter; or to a research facility; or to licensed veterinarians when requested by the owner to dispose of an animal owned by him or her, in which case such veterinarian must do so by a humane method.
D. Impoundment:
1. Duty To Impound: It shall be the duty of the police officer, animal control officer, or other designated city employee to take possession of any animal for which he has probable cause to believe falls under this section and deliver such animal to the animal control center.
2. Costs: All costs incurred for the maintenance of such animal shall be paid by the person charged with the offense.
E. Separate Offense: Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 1993-7, 12-9-1993)