Chapter 6.13
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Sections:
6.13.010 Cruelty and abandonment declared unlawful.
6.13.010 Cruelty and abandonment declared unlawful.
It is unlawful for any person to:
A. Willfully and cruelly injure or kill any animal by any means.
B. By reason of neglect or intent, cause or allow any animal to endure unnecessary pain, suffering or injury.
C. Lay out or expose any kind of poison designed for man, animal or fowl, or any other substance which is toxic, including but not limited to anti-freeze, in or on any premises, or to aid or abet any person so doing unless in accordance with RCW 16.52.190.
D. Abandon any animal by dropping off or leaving such animal on any public right-of way, land or place or upon the private property of another, with apparent intent to disown the animal or avoid responsibility for its care.
E. Fail to provide adequate water and nutritious food for any period longer than 24 hours.
F. Confine or restrain any animal, within a vehicle or building or other enclosure, or on a rope or chain, on public or private property, where injury or illness occurs or is imminent due to, but not limited to, temperature extremes, lack of ventilation, entanglement, debris or other hazard.
G. Confine or restrain any animal without an adequate and secure protective shelter from the elements including but not limited to sun, rain, snow, wind or ice. (Ord. 960 § 2, 2002)
6.13.020 Penalty.
For the first violation of this chapter in a 24-month period, a monetary penalty not to exceed $250.00 which includes city filing and investigation costs of $30.00 and none of the city costs may be suspended or deferred upon a finding that the violation was committed. For the second violation of this chapter in a 24-month period, a monetary penalty not to exceed $500.00 which includes city filing and investigation costs of $30.00 and none of the city costs may be suspended or deferred upon a finding that the violation was committed. The third violation of this chapter in a 24-month period is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a fine of not more than $1,000. (Ord. 960 § 2, 2002)