Chapter 6.32
INJURED ANIMALS*

Sections:

6.32.010    Removal of injured animals.

6.32.020    Humane care required.

*    For statutory provisions on cruelty to animals, see Penal Code § 597.

6.32.010 Removal of injured animals.

At the discretion of the animal control officer, any injured animal found in a public area may be removed to a qualified veterinarian for treatment. (Ord. 76-362 § 36).

6.32.020 Humane care required.

No owner shall fail to provide any animal with adequate food and water, proper shelter and protection from the weather; veterinary care when needed to prevent suffering because of injury, illness, or advanced age; and with humane care and treatment. No person shall beat cruelly, ill treat, torment, mutilate, overload, overwork, or otherwise abuse any animal. No owner shall abandon any animal. (Ord. 76-362 § 37).