The following statutes of the state of Washington are adopted by reference:

RCW

9.08.010    Allowing vicious animal at large.

9.08.020    Diseased animals.

9.08.030    False certificate of registration of animals – False representation as to breed.

9.08.065    Definitions.

9.08.070    Pet animals – Taking, concealing, injuring, killing, etc. – Penalty.

16.08.070    Definitions.

16.08.080    Dangerous dogs – Certificate of registration required – Prerequisites.

16.08.090    Dangerous dogs – Requirements for restraint – Potentially dangerous dogs – Dogs not declared dangerous.

16.24.070    Stock on highway right-of-way – Limitations.

16.24.100    Prosecution – Proof of ownership.

(Ord. 91-34 § 8, 1991: Ord. 85-08 § 2, 1985)

A. A person is guilty of cruelty to animals if the person recklessly kills or injures any animal belonging to another without legal privilege or consent of the owner.

B. The following statutes of the state of Washington, as presently existing or hereafter amended, are adopted by reference:

RCW

16.52.095    Cutting ears – Misdemeanor.

16.52.117    Dog fighting – Owners, trainers, spectators – Exceptions.

16.52.200    Sentences – Forfeiture of animals – Liability for costs – Civil penalty.

Chapter 261, Sections 2 and 9, Laws of 1994.

C. This section shall not be construed to prohibit accepted veterinary practices by veterinarians. (Ord. 94-19 § 2, 1994; Ord. 85-08 § 2, 1985)