(A) No person shall torture, torment, deprive of necessary sustenance, unnecessarily or cruelly beat or needlessly mutilate or kill an animal or carry any animal upon any vehicle or otherwise in a cruel or inhumane manner or procure the same to be done within the city.
(B) It is unlawful for any person to abandon an animal within the city limits.
(C) It shall be unlawful for the owner of an animal to fail to provide the animal with adequate amounts of wholesome and nutritious food, water in sufficient quantities, adequate ventilation, adequate spaces for exercise, shelter that protects the animal from the elements (sun, wind, rain, freezing temperatures, etc.), veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering, and overall humane care and treatment.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any owner to beat, cruelly maltreat, overload or otherwise abuse any animal, or cause or permit any dogfight, cockfight, bullfight or other combat between animals or between animals and humans.
(E) Any animal determined to be suffering from inhumane treatment shall be impounded and its owner held liable for impoundment and/or medical treatment expenses.
(Ord. 1221, passed 1-3-2002; Ord. 1340, passed 9-4-2008) Penalty, see § 92.99