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.
To
report animals that are loose, aggressive, or injured,
call the Animal Control Officer in your area. Numbers
below are for animal
control:
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