Albany Municipal Code § 10-2 Humane Treatment of Animals

[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]

All animals and all premises, enclosures or structures wherein animals are kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary and secure condition, free from all obnoxious odors and substances. All animals and all premises, enclosures or structures wherein animals are kept shall be thoroughly cleaned, and all debris, refuse, manure, urine, waste food, or other removable material shall be removed therefrom every day or more often as necessary.

[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]

It is unlawful for any person, by any means, to slaughter any animal without permission of the City.

[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]

No person shall place, leave or expose, in any place accessible to birds, dogs, cats or any domesticated animals any substance known to them to be toxic with the intention to harm or kill any animal.

[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]

No person shall conspire in any manner to trap or corral any wild animal within the City limits unless the animal is a nuisance and the City has given its approval.

[Ord. #98-02, § 1; Ord. #04-03, § 1]

No person shall willfully or maliciously torture, torment, beat, kick, strike or injure any dog used by the County Sheriff or Police Department in the performance of the functions or duties of such department, or interfere with or meddle with any such dog while on duty.