§ 10-14. Cruelty to animals.

(a)

The provisions of F.S. §§ 828.02 and 828.08—828.161 are adopted by reference in this chapter. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to commit an act or omission, or cause an act to be committed, in violation of F.S. §§ 828.02 or 828.08—828.161.

(b)

Any person who finds a sick or injured animal or whose vehicle strikes any domestic animal shall immediately notify the animal control authority, an animal control officer, a humane society or the owner of the animal. It is a violation of this chapter for any person to refuse or fail to provide notification of a sick or injured animal as required by this section.

(c)

Adequate food, water, shelter, and medical care shall be provided for every animal. It is a violation of this chapter for the owner of an animal to refuse or fail to provide food, water, shelter or medical care for the animal as required by this section.

(Ord. No. 1992-31, § 15, 12-15-92)

State law reference

Cruelty to animals, F.S. § 828.12.