It shall be unlawful to intentionally dump, dispose, turn free or abandon any dog for the purpose of total abandonment with the town. A law enforcement officer in the performance of their duties may find it necessary to take action against the animal. A person is guilty of a misdemeanor who maliciously kills, maims, wounds or beats an animal which is the property of others, or who having charge or custody of an animal as owner or otherwise tortures, deprives of necessary sustenance, drink or shelter, beats, mutilates or kills an animal or inflicts unnecessary cruelty upon an animal.
(OC, § 8-2-16) (Ord. passed 3-9-89) Penalty, see § 90.99