§ 14-72. Cruel and inhumane treatment.

No person shall cause any animal to be subject to cruel or inhumane treatment, including, but not limited to:

(1)

The unnecessary separation of a female animal from its offspring before such time as the offspring can survive such separation;

(2)

Painting, dyeing, or otherwise coloring the animal as a novelty or offering such animal for sale, exchange or adoption;

(3)

Promoting, inciting, or conducting animal fights or intentionally killing animals for wagering or entertainment;

(4)

Keeping an animal in a container or other enclosed area without sufficient food, water, light, ventilation and care for an unreasonable length of time so as to cause undue discomfort or suffering; and

(5)

The transporting of any living animal on the running board, fender, hood, pickup truck bed, or other outside part of any vehicle unless suitable harness, cage, or enclosure is provided so as to protect the animal from falling or being thrown therefrom.

(Code 1968, § 5-12; Code 1996, § 14-72)