Animal Law

If you are trying to get local authorities to check out complaints of abuse.
The sheriff has some laws to check in the code when  there are complaints….
7-10-1 – Every county has humane officer by law / law enforcement must investigate all complaints
19-20-5. & 19-20-6   check for registration tags / can seize dogs without
19-20A-2. Vaccination of dogs and cats.
19-20-9 failure to register a kennel
61-8-19   protect from the elements of weather, food and water.   This is vague but any officer can interpret this to the animal’s benefit if they are inclined.
Getting complaints to proper authorities i.e.. local law enforcement, county commissioners and news media helps in these situations.    Email us for more info here.

If you suspect there is a puppy mill in your area there is 19-20-26 Commercial dog breeding operations code.  It does require there be 11 breeding dogs on the premises but it allows for checking by the authorities to find if they have the proper licensing, etc.    Often the law will find violations of the above code at that time too.  

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