A. Cruelty To Animals: It is unlawful for any person wilfully and maliciously to pour on, or apply to, an animal any drug or other thing which inflicts pain on the animal; or knowingly to treat an animal in a cruel or inhumane manner; or knowingly to neglect an animal belonging to him or in his custody in a cruel or inhumane manner. (1990 Code § 4-140)
B. Poisoning Animals: It is unlawful for a person wilfully to poison any dog or other animal or knowingly to expose poison so that the same may be taken by such an animal. (1990 Code § 4-141; amd. 2006 Code)
C. Animal Fights: It is unlawful for any person to instigate or encourage a fight between animals; or to encourage one animal to attack, pursue or annoy another animal; or to keep a house, pit or other place used for fights between animals. (1990 Code § 4-142; amd. 2006 Code)