Additionally, due to an exemption from Oklahoma's humane
euthanization laws, and a 1990 court decision in Garvin County, it is considered lawful for municipalities with a population fewer than 10,000 to euthanize dogs and cats by shooting.
Not exact matches
While the court has ruled that the city may not order the
euthanization of any pit bull - like dog until the Superior Court issues a final judgement on the legality of the
law, the lifting of the suspension puts thousands of dogs at risk.
«This
law has been a success in reducing the
euthanization of animals, and we do support that,» said SPCA president Jan McHugh - Smith.
Duke's owners, Chanse and Denise Menendez, appealed the decision and their attorney said that state
law did not allow
euthanization in dog - on - dog attacks at the time of the incident in 2003.
In Alaska, hunters, as well as those who perform do - it - yourself
euthanizations, are pretty much exempted from animal cruelty
laws.
In addition to reducing
euthanizations, the
law seeks to put an end to puppy and kitten mills that keep animals in poor conditions and then ship them to pet stores.