Sentences with phrase «defining animal cruelty»
Defining animal cruelty is often subjective for both the public and law enforcement.
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The California Penal Code defines animal cruelty as the malicious or intentional maiming, mutilation, torture or wounding of a living animal.
In 1997, the City Council revised the animal control ordinance to: require licensing of cats and dogs; require a kennel permit for more than four cats or four dogs; regulate the number of animals that may be adopted from the city shelter; define animal cruelty and animal nuisance; and give city officials authority to control potential public health threats.
We encourage communities to steer clear of quick fixes that are part of a political agenda and instead adopt laws that clearly define animal cruelty and neglect and hold animal owners accountable for violations.
NAIA strongly supports laws that preserve our right to own pets, recognize acceptable animal care practices based on sound veterinary science, clearly define animal cruelty and neglect, and hold animal owners fully accountable for animal welfare violations.
New York state law defines animal cruelty as a situation where a person causes unjustified harm, pain or suffering to an animal or neglects an animal's care by not providing it with proper food, water, medical care or suitable shelter.
New York State law defines animal cruelty as a situation where a person causes unjustified harm, pain, or suffering to an animal or neglects an animal's care by not providing it with proper food, water, medical care, or suitable shelter.
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A great explanation of ethical veganism comes from the International Vegetarian Union, «Veganism may be defined as a way of living that seeks to exclude, as far as possible and practical, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing, or any other purpose.
Bill Language: «A Minnesota licensed veterinarian acting in good faith is immune from civil liability for reporting to peace officers, humane agents, or animal control officers known or suspected inhumane treatment of animals, including but not limited to neglect, cruelty, or abuse as defined in secion 343.20 or 346.46.»
If culture is what defines a nation, it would be very shaming for ours to be defined by animal cruelty.
Most states» criminal animal cruelty statutes define a minimum standard of care which requires that an animal caretaker provide water, food, shelter and veterinary care.
Despite the clichéd image of animal hoarders being simply eccentric old ladies, hoarding — defined as keeping far more animals than one can care for, and denying the suffering of the animals — is an extreme form of animal cruelty.
Unfortunately, Kentucky's animal cruelty laws are relatively weak and poorly - defined compared to other states.
When a veterinarian reasonably believes that disclosure of records as defined in this section, is necessary to protect the health or welfare of a companion animal, a person or the public, the veterinarian may disclose such records to the police, duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, peace officer, animal control officer, department of agriculture and markets, other appropriate government agency, or any agent thereof.
It's inconceivable that our state senators passed a bill to address animal cruelty with no clearly defined funding mechanism.
We collect data on animal cruelty issues and cases, and define problems associated with animal neglect and cruelty in Minnesota.
Britton's lawsuit claims that the abandonment constitutes cruelty to animals as defined specifically by Albuquerque ordinances and state law.