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§ 90.04 TORTURE OF DOGS OR CATS.
   (A)   As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, TORTURE means the intentional infliction of or subjection to extreme physical pain or injury, motivated by an intent to increase or prolong the pain of the animal.
   (B)   A person is guilty of torture of a dog or cat when he or she, without legal justification, intentionally tortures a domestic dog or cat.
   (C)   Nothing in this section shall apply to the killing or injuring of a dog or cat:
      (1)   In accordance with a license to hunt, fish or trap;
      (2)   For humane purposes;
      (3)   For veterinary, agricultural, spaying or neutering or cosmetic purposes;
      (4)   For purposes relating to sporting activities, including, but not limited to, training for organized dog or cat shows, or other animal shows in which a dog or a cat, or both, participate;
      (5)   For bona fide animal research activities, using dogs or cats, of institutions of higher education; or a business entity registered with the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act or subject to other federal laws governing animal research;
      (6)   In defense of self or another person against an aggressive or diseased dog or cat;
      (7)   In defense of a domestic animal against an aggressive or diseased dog or cat;
      (8)   For animal or pest control; or
      (9)   For any other purpose authorized by law.
   (D)   Activities of animals engaged in hunting, field trials, dog training other than training a dog to fight for pleasure or profit and other activities authorized either by a hunting license or by the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources shall not constitute a violation of this section.
   (E)   The acts specified in this section shall not constitute cruelty to animals under KRS 525.125 or 525.130.
Penalty, see § 90.99
Statutory reference:
   Torture of dogs and cats, see KRS 525.135
   Torture of dogs and cats resulting in physical injury, second and subsequent offenses, a Class D felony, see KRS 525.135
   Torture of dogs and cats resulting in serious physical injury or death, a Class D felony, see KRS 525.135
§ 90.05 DYEING OR SELLING DYED CHICKS OR RABBITS.
   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) Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.06 ABANDONING DOMESTIC ANIMALS PROHIBITED.
   No owner of a domestic animal shall abandon the animal.
Penalty, see § 90.99
§ 90.07 DESTRUCTION OF ABANDONED AND SUFFERING ANIMAL.
   (A)   Any peace officer, animal control officer or any person authorized by the city 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)   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 certified mail, return receipt requested, is given 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 or animal shelter or disposed of as the custodian may deem proper. The giving of notice to the owner, or the agent of the owner of the animal, by the licensed veterinarian shall relieve the licensed veterinarian and any custodian to whom the animal may be given of any further liability for disposal. Abandonment shall constitute the relinquishment of all rights and claims by the owner to the animal.
(KRS 257.100)
§ 90.08 KEEPING OF LIVESTOCK PROHIBITED.
   It shall be unlawful for any person to keep or maintain within the corporate limits of the city any horse, cow, sheep, goat or hog, or any other animal, domestic or otherwise, which may constitute a danger or nuisance to the residents of the city.
(Ord. 41, passed 2- -1968) Penalty, see § 90.99
DOGS
§ 90.20 DEFINITION.
   For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   DOG. Any member of the canine family, six months of age or over, male or female.
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