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Effective
July 15, 2008, Romeo's Law. Romeo's Law changes
dog or cat torture to a Class D felony on the first offense
if the dog or cat suffers serious physical injury or death
as a result of the torture. 525.135
Torture of dog or cat. (click to view, requires
adobe acrobat reader)
Effective
July 13, 2004, Kentucky State Law regarding required
rabies vaccinations has been amended to include not only
dogs, but also cats and ferrets. Every owner
shall have his dog, cat, or ferret initially vaccinated
against rabies by the age of four (4) months and
revaccinated at the expiration of the immunization.
258.015
Dogs, cats, and ferrets to be vaccinated against rabies --
Issuance and distribution of certificates -- Tags for dogs
-- Requirements for compliance by qualified persons -- Cat
and ferret owners -- Feral cats. (click to view,
requires adobe acrobat reader)
Click here to
read more about the new Kentucky vaccination regulation. http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2004/07/16/loc_kyrabies160.html
Effective
July 13, 2004, Victory at last for Kentucky! Kentucky
State Law now prohibits the use of gunshot as a means
of euthanasia.
258.505
Use of gunshot as euthanasia. (click to view, requires
adobe acrobat reader)
Click here to
read more about the banning of gunshot as a means of
euthanasia.
http://www.cincypost.com/2004/02/20/strays02-20-2004.html
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