A bill for an act relating to the abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal shelter or pound, and making penalties applicable.

Summary

The bill amends Iowa law so that a cat or dog delivered to an animal shelter or pound is only exempt from abandonment if an employee or volunteer actually accepts the animal. Pet owners who abandon animals could still be charged with misdemeanors, with penalties ranging from simple to aggravated depending on the animal’s condition.

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