§ 6.04.140. Abandonment of disabled animals.

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Every person being the owner, or in possession or having charge or custody of a maimed, diseased or infirm dog or other animal, who abandons and leaves such animal to die on any street, highway, or public place, is guilty of a misdemeanor and such animal may be killed by the sheriff or any law enforcement officer or animal shelter in a humane manner, and the owner shall be liable for the necessary care of such animal while living, and for the cost of disposing of the carcass.

(Ord. 133, § 15, 1981)

(Ord. No. 10-6, § 7, 10-5-2010)

                    
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