If a person is arrested with an animal, the police may detain the animal. A lien may be placed on the property of the arrested person for necessary expenses related to the animal. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 Article 1686 The report shall contain information about the animal and the name and address of the owner. Any report prepared in good faith by the veterinarian releases the veterinarian from any civil liability for the preparation of the report. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1680.3 § 1685.1. Greyhounds – Use of Live Animals as Bait in Training – Penalties Oklahoma law protects both wild and domestic animals.

Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1680.1 § 1680.2. Prohibited acts in relation to certain farms – Penalties – Exempted acts § 1680.3. Veterinarian required to report suspicions of animal abuse – Immunity from civil liability Any person who, maliciously or for a bet, stake or reward, incites or encourages a fight between animals other than dogs, or incites or encourages an animal other than dogs to attack, bite, injure or disturb others, is guilty of an offence if convicted. The laws are broad and cover all kinds of acts, from negligence to physical torture of an animal. One. No person may knowingly use a live animal as bait or bait to train a greyhound to participate in a race. Any person who maintains a house, pit or other place to facilitate a fight between animals other than dogs or any other violation of article 1682 of this title is guilty of an offence if convicted. Sometimes an abused animal can no longer be saved and must be euthanized.

This can be done without the permission of the owner and at the expense of the owner if the situation warrants it. 21 § 1680.4 Title of the Oklahoma Act 21 § 1685 PENALTIES Penalties vary depending on the law violated. In general, animal cruelty in Oklahoma is a crime punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Violations of Title 21 § 168 of the Oklahoma law are punishable by up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $500. Oklahoma Law Title 21 § 1692.8 NEGLIGENCE Gross neglect of animals can cause incredible pain and suffering to an animal. If the court finds that there is a probable reason for an animal to have been abused, it may order that the animal be immediately forfeited at the place where the animal was taken into care. However, provided that, within seventy-two (72) hours of the forfeiture order, the person who owns, cares for or cares for the animal deposits a security deposit in an amount sufficient by the court to reimburse all reasonable and anticipated costs incurred by the agency caring for the animal from the date of seizure. Reasonable costs include, but are not limited to, medical care and boarding of the animal.

Oklahoma`s animal cruelty laws protect a variety of animals. The state also prohibits the use of animals such as dogs for fighting. One. No one can act without the effective consent of the owner and with the intent to harm the business operated in the pet store: veterinarians are journalists mandated by Oklahoma law. Thus, if a person brings an animal in for care and the veterinarian suspects that the animal has been neglected or cruelly treated, the veterinarian must report this alleged abuse to law enforcement within 24 hours. Any person who intentionally administers poison to an animal, to the property of others, and any person who maliciously releases a toxic substance with the intent to be taken from such an animal, is guilty of a felony and is liable to imprisonment in a state prison for not more than three (3) years or in a county jail for not more than one (1) year. or a fine of not more than two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) or such fine and imprisonment. It is illegal to intentionally administer poison to one animal, owned by another, and to maliciously expose toxic substances with the intention of ingesting the poison by that animal. 7. Release the animal or animals with the intention of depriving the owner of such an animal or establishment.

The cats and dogs we rescue receive a comprehensive veterinary examination, medical care, rehabilitation, and a multitude of loving care during their recovery at the Tulsa SPCA shelter. When they are ready, we help connect each rescue to a home full of kindness and care. If you suspect animal abuse or neglect, please fill out the form below or call the Tulsa SPCA at 918-428-7722 ext. 1023. Animal cruelty is also defined as intentionally entering, inciting, performing or promoting cruelty to an animal or an act that results in cruelty to an animal. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 Article 1685 If a veterinarian suspects that an animal is being abused, he is obliged to report the suspected case to the law enforcement authorities within 24 hours of examining the animal.

The report must include information about the animal, as well as the name and address of the owner. Any report made by the veterinarian in good faith releases the veterinarian from any civil liability. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1680.3 1. damage, destroy or remove any pet store, property or animal in or on a pet store; Animal cruelty is defined as the intentional or malicious torture, destruction, beating, mutilation, mutilation or killing of an animal, regardless of its possession and whether the animal is wild or domestic. “Abandonment” means the voluntary renunciation of an animal and includes, but is not limited to, leaving a farm and leaving the animal on the premises or premises, or failing to feed or lose the animal or migrating it to private or public property with the intention of relinquishing ownership or custody of the animal. D.

For the purposes of this section, “stumbling of a horse” means that an animal of the horse species falls or loses its balance by means of a wire, pole, stick, rope or other object. The term does not include the lawful placement of a horse for medical or identification purposes. CRUELTY OR NEGLECT To report animal cruelty, please complete the cruelty report form above. Check out the full picture here, including recent cases, closed cases, resource pages, and animal cruelty arrests in Oklahoma. Any abused or neglected animal may be removed by a peace officer or animal control officer. The police officer or animal protection officer may determine the conditions under which the owner or custodian of the animal may retain custody of the animal. This is a custody contract countersigned by the owner or owner of the animal. Violation of the custody agreement may result in forfeiture of the animal. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1680.4 B.

Every person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of an offence punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year or a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or a fine and imprisonment. In addition, the court may require the offender to grant restitution and restitution to the State, to a political subdivision thereof or to a society established to prevent cruelty to animals, to harbour, feed or treat animals used or intended to be used in violation of this article. § 1691. The abandonment of pets along roads or highways or in a public place is prohibited B. Any peace officer or animal protection officer may humanely destroy or cause to be destroyed humanely any animal found abandoned and for which adequate care has not been provided. An animal may also be considered abandoned if a person moves away and leaves the animal, stops feeding the animal, migrates it to someone else`s property, or gets lost on someone else`s property, with the intention of relinquishing ownership or care. CRUELTY Active cruelty involves malicious intent, in which a person intentionally and intentionally harmed an animal. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to abuse, abuse or neglect an animal. These include a number of types of cruelty to animals, including: Cruelty to animals is a crime. Oklahoma state law requires food, water, shelter, and veterinary care to prevent suffering. Failure to meet these basic needs is a violation of crime.

1. Determine the conditions under which the owner or custodian may maintain custody of the animal at his own expense for the care of the animal. The specifications are countersigned by the owner or keeper of the animal. provided, however, that a breach of the custody agreement for the animal may result in the seizure of the animal; or a law on crimes, punishments and damages; the creation of the Animal Welfare Act; definition of terms; the prohibition of certain acts relating to certain animal holdings; the imposition of sanctions; authorization of civil remedies and indication of the interpretation of the law; provide for codification; and declaring an emergency.