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Title 10 : Animal Control
Chapter 3 : Animals In General

10-308 : Abandonment.

It shall be unlawful for any person to abandon an animal that is under his or her ownership or care. If an animal is found abandoned, the animal may be impounded. Abandonment consists of:

  1. Leaving an animal for a period of in excess of twenty-four (24) hours without providing for the feeding and watering of said animal and for someone to check on the animal's condition.
  2. Leaving an animal by a roadside.
  3. Leaving an animal on either public or private property without the property owner's consent.

Any person convicted of violating this section will be subject to a maximum penalty of fifty dollars ($50.00) per animal, per violation. Each animal abandoned is a separate violation. (1999 Code, § 10-309)