Clearlake Municipal Code § 7-9 Inhumane Treatment of Animals

It shall be unlawful within the City of Clearlake for any person to: a. Maliciously and intentionally maim, mutilate, torture, or wound a living animal or maliciously and intentionally kill, torture or torment a living animal or inflict unnecessary cruelty upon an animal. b. Deprive a living animal of necessary sustenance, drink, or shelter or protection from the weather. c. Subject any animal to needless suffering. d. Drive, ride, or otherwise use an animal when unfit for labor.

e. Keep an animal confined in an enclosed area without an adequate exercise area. f. Keep an animal on a leash, rope, or chain less than six (6') feet in length when the owner is not immediately present. g. Keep an animal on a leash, rope or chain affixed in such a manner that the animal will become entangled, injured, or prevent the animal from accessing adequate shelter, food and water. h. Keep an animal without proper care. i. Fail to provide veterinary care for a sick or injured animal. (Ord. #133-2005, S2)

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Code, a violation of subsection 7-9.1 shall only be subject to an administrative penalty as provided by Chapter I of this Code. (Ord. #113-2005, S2)