Abandoning Dogs is a Crime in Kentucky, State Law Confirms
Abandoning a dog on the side of the road or in other locations is a criminal offense in Kentucky, according to state law. This clarification comes in response to a viewer's 'Good Question' submitted to WKYT. The law, KRS 525.130, categorizes cruelty to animals in the second degree, which includes acts such as causing an animal to fight, beating or torturing it, failing to provide adequate food, and abandonment. This statute applies not only to dogs but to any animal. Recent incidents, including dogs being left at a park and outside a closed humane society, prompted the inquiry, with authorities confirming that individuals involved in such acts are breaking the law.
