Did
you know it is against the law to abandon an animal? The
New York State Agriculture & Markets Law, Article 26,
Section 355 states:
"Abandonment
of animals. A person, being the owner or possessor, or
having charge or custody of an animal, who abandons such
animal, or leaves it to die in a street, road or public
place, or who allows such animal, if it becomes disabled, to
lie in a public street, road or public place more than three
hours after he receives notice that it is left disabled, is
guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not
more than one year, or by a fine of not more than one
thousand dollars, or by both."
Animal
cruelty encompasses behavior harmful to
animals ranging from neglect to malicious
killing. Most cruelty investigated by
humane officers is unintentional neglect that
can be resolved through education.
Intentional cruelty, or abuse, is knowingly
depriving an animal of food, water, shelter
or veterinary care or maliciously torturing,
maiming, mutilating, or killing an animal
call your local police agency. (City Police,
Sheriff, or State
Police)
Animal
cruelty does not include barking
dogs, loud cats or loose
animals. If you
have a problem with a loud
animal, see a loose or vicious
animal, or an injured animal on
the side of the road, call your
local animal control.
