(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to molest, torture, torment, deprive of necessary sustenance, cruelly beat, needlessly mutilate or kill, wound, injure, poison, abandon or subject any animal to conditions detrimental to its health or general welfare, or to cause or procure such action. The terms TORTURE and TORMENT shall be held to include every act, omission or neglect whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused or permitted. Such terms shall not be construed to prohibit lawful taking of animals under the jurisdiction and regulation of the Wildlife Resources Commission; nor to prohibit the Animal Control Officer or persons duly authorized from destroying dangerous, unwanted or injured animals in a humane manner.
(B) It shall be unlawful for any owner or keeper to fail to provide his or her animal with proper shelter and protection from the weather, sufficient and wholesome food and water to keep his or her animal in good health and comfort, the opportunity for vigorous daily exercise, veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering, and humane care and treatment.
(C) It shall be unlawful to color, dye, stain or otherwise change the natural color of baby chickens, other fowl or rabbits.
(D) It shall be unlawful for any person to tether any fowl.
(E) It shall be unlawful for any person to incite, procure or cause any animal fight within the corporate limits of the town.
(Ord. passed 2-6-2007) Penalty, see § 90.999