Section 7.05.015 Neglect of animals.

A person who impounds or confines, in any place, an animal under the person's care, custody, and/or control, and fails to supply that animal during confinement with a sufficient quantity of food, and/or water, or who fails to provide that animal with adequate shelter, or who deprives the animal of the necessary sustenance, or adequate veterinarian care or assistance commits the offense of neglect of animals. Intentional neglect which results in serious injury to or the death of an animal is not covered by this section and shall be dealt with as set forth in Iowa Code Section 717B.3(3) (Ord. 2007-0100, 2006-0676, 92/T-10573)