Cuidado y Bienestar de Animales en Oregón

Explicación Simple

Esta ley dice que los dueños de animales deben darles comida, agua y un lugar seguro para vivir. También deben llevarlos al veterinario si están enfermos o heridos.

Es como cuidar de una planta: necesitas regarla, darle luz y asegurarte de que tenga espacio para crecer. Si no lo haces, la planta se marchita.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina a Juan, que tiene un perro llamado Max. Juan siempre le da comida de buena calidad y lo lleva al veterinario cuando está enfermo. Además, le proporciona un lugar cómodo en su casa donde Max puede descansar y jugar. Esto cumple con lo que dice la ley sobre el cuidado de animales.

Penalidades

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Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

9) , who has successfully completed at least 360 hours of training in the care and use of a law enforcement animal, or who has passed the demonstration of minimum standards established by the Oregon Police Canine Association or other accredited and recognized animal handling organization. (8) Intentionally left blank —Ed. (a) “Livestock,” except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, has the meaning provided in ORS 609.125 (Definition of “livestock.”) . (b) “Livestock” does not include psittacines. (9) “Minimum care” means care sufficient to preserve the health and well-being of an animal and, except for emergencies or circumstances beyond the reasonable control of the owner, includes, but is not limited to, the following requirements: (a) Food of sufficient quantity and quality to allow for normal growth or maintenance of body weight. (b) Open or adequate access to potable water in sufficient quantity to satisfy the animal’s needs. Access to snow or ice is not adequate access to potable water. (c) For a domestic animal other than a dog engaged in herding or protecting livestock, access to adequate shelter. (d) Veterinary care deemed necessary by a reasonably prudent person to relieve distress from injury, neglect or disease. (e) For a domestic animal, continuous access to an area: (A) With adequate space for exercise necessary for the health of the animal; (B) With air temperature suitable for the animal; and (C) Kept reasonably clean an