Chapter 6.12
CRUELTY
Sections:
6.12.010 Unreasonable length of time.
6.12.020 Leaving confined or restrained.
6.12.030 Neglect or mistreatment.
6.12.040 Taking and caring for neglected animals.
6.12.010 Unreasonable length of time.
What shall be considered an “unreasonable length of time” as mentioned in this chapter shall be determined according to the circumstances of each particular case, having regard to the conditions of the weather, the natural requirements of the animal and all the surroundings and necessities incident thereto. (Ord. 9 § 2, 1908)
6.12.020 Leaving confined or restrained.
It is unlawful for any person having the charge, care, custody or ownership of any horse, mule or other animal to leave any such horse, mule or other animal tied, hitched, standing or otherwise confined or restrained of its liberty, within the limits of the city, for an unreasonable length of time without proper food, shelter and care. (Ord. 9 § 1, 1908)
6.12.030 Neglect or mistreatment.
It is unlawful for any person having the care, custody, charge or ownership of any horse, mule, cow or other animal whatsoever to neglect the same or unnecessarily beat, injure, abuse or mistreat the same, or leave the same exposed to the inclemencies of the weather or unfed for an unreasonable length of time, within the limits of the city. (Ord. 9 § 3, 1908)
6.12.040 Taking and caring for neglected animals.
It is made the duty of the chief of police or any other officer of the city or any person authorized so to do by the city council, to take any horse, mule or other animal that may be found within the city limits suffering from neglect or exposure and furnish the same with food, care and shelter, and the person so furnishing any such animal with food, care or shelter shall have a lien thereon in accordance with Sections 5971 and 5972 of Ballinger’s Annotated Codes and Statutes of Washington. (Ord. 9 § 5, 1908)
6.12.050 Violation – Penalty.
Any person who offends against any of the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not less than $1.00 or more than $100.00 and the costs of prosecution and in default of the payment of such fine and costs be imprisoned in the city jail until such fine and costs are paid, but not exceeding 90 days. (Ord. 9 § 4, 1908)