District of Columbia · D.C. Code — Title 22, Criminal Offenses and Penalties
D.C. Code Title 22 § 22-1011: Neglect of sick or disabled animals
What this law says, in plain English
An owner or caretaker who fails to provide proper food or shelter to a maimed, sick, infirm, or disabled animal for more than 5 consecutive hours commits an offense punishable under state sentencing law.
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