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GENERAL PROVISIONS
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ABANDON. To forsake entirely or to neglect or refuse to provide or perform the legal obligations for care and support of an animal by its owner or his or her agent. Such ABANDONMENT shall constitute the relinquishment of all rights and claims by the owner to such animal.
(KRS 257.100(4))
AT LARGE. Off the premises of the owner and not under the control of the owner or his or her agent either by leash, cord, chain or otherwise.
OWNER. Every person having a right of property to an animal and every person who keeps or harbors an animal, has it in his or her care or permits it to remain on or about the premises owned or occupied by him or her.
(Prior Code, § 90.01)
(A) No person who is the owner of any animal shall permit it to run at large in any public road, highway, street, lane or alley, or upon unenclosed land, or permit it to go on any private yard, lot or enclosure without the consent of the owner of the yard, lot or enclosure.
(B) The owner of an animal who permits it to run at large in violation of this section is liable for all damages caused by such animal upon the premises of another.
(Prior Code, § 90.02) Penalty, see § 90.99
(A) A person is guilty of cruelty to animals in the second degree when, except as authorized by law, he or she intentionally or wantonly:
(1) Subjects any animal to or causes cruel or injurious mistreatment through abandonment, participates, other than as provided in division (B) below, in causing it to fight for pleasure or profit, (including, but not limited to being a spectator or vendor at an event where a four-legged animal is caused to fight for pleasure or profit) mutilation, beating, torturing, tormenting, failing to provide adequate food, drink, space or healthcare or by any other means;
(2) Subjects any animal in his or her custody to cruel neglect; or
(3) Kills any animal.
(B) Nothing in this section shall apply to the killing of animals:
(1) Pursuant to a license to hunt, fish or trap;
(2) Incidental to the processing as food or for other commercial purposes;
(3) For humane purposes; or
(4) For any other purpose authorized by law.
(KRS 525.130) (Prior Code, § 90.03) Penalty, see § 90.99
Statutory reference:
Cruelty to animals in the first degree, a Class D felony, see KRS 525.125
No person shall sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange, display or possess living baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits which have been dyed or colored; nor dye or color any baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits; nor sell, exchange, offer to sell or exchange or to give away baby chicks, ducklings or other fowl or rabbits under two months of age in any quantity less than six, except that any rabbit weighing three pounds or more may be sold at an age of six weeks.
(KRS 436.600) (Prior Code, § 90.04) Penalty, see § 90.99
No owner of a domestic animal shall abandon the animal.
(Prior Code, § 90.05) Penalty, see § 90.99
(A) Any peace officer may destroy or kill, or cause to be destroyed or killed, any animal found abandoned and suffering and not properly cared for, or appearing to be injured, diseased or suffering past recovery for any useful purpose.
(B) Before destroying the animal, the officer shall obtain the judgment to that effect of a veterinarian, or of two reputable citizens called by him or her to view the animal in his or her presence or shall obtain consent to the destruction from the owner of the animal.
(C) (1) Any animal placed in the custody of a licensed veterinarian for treatment, boarding or other care, which shall be unclaimed by its owner or his or her agent for a period of more than ten days, after written notice by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, is given to the owner, or his or her agent, at his or her last known address, shall be deemed to be abandoned and may be turned over to the nearest humane society, dog pound or animal shelter, or disposed of as such custodian may deem proper.
(2) The giving of notice to the owner or the agent of the owner of such animal by the licensed veterinarian, as provided herein, shall relieve the licensed veterinarian and any custodian to whom such animal may be given of any further liability for disposal.
(KRS 257.100) (Prior Code, § 90.06)
(A) Definition. LIVESTOCK shall include, but not be limited to: horses, cattle, mules, donkeys, sheep, pigs, goats, llamas, alpacas, and all fowl.
(B) Prohibited. There shall be no livestock permitted in the city limits.
(C) Exceptions.
(1) If the property owner has two acres of land for each livestock. The owner shall always ensure there is adequate shelter and fencing to keep livestock contained;
(2) Up to two laying fowl shall be permitted. If you are a tenant, then you shall provide a letter from the landlord allowing up to two laying fowl on the property. The two laying fowl shall always have a shelter and adequate fencing providing full containment at all times. The shelter and fencing shall be inspected by the city yearly. City may revoke permit if shelter is found to be unsanitary or fencing inadequate.
(3) Any farmland that is in the city, which consists of ten continuous acres or more, will be considered exempt from this section according to KRS 132.010(9)(a).
(Ord. 697, passed 10-4-2011; Ord. 776, passed 12-15-2022) Penalty, see § 90.99
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