ยง 350. Definitions. 1. "Animal," as used in this article, includes
every living creature except a human being;
2. "Torture" or "cruelty" includes every act, omission, or neglect,
whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused or
permitted.
3. "Adoption" means the delivery to any natural person eighteen years
of age or older, for the limited purpose of harboring a pet, of any dog
or cat, seized or surrendered.
4. "Farm animal", as used in this article, means any ungulate,
poultry, species of cattle, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, horses or
fur-bearing animals, as defined in section 11-1907 of the environmental
conservation law, which are raised for commercial or subsistence
purposes. Fur-bearing animal shall not include dogs or cats.
5. "Companion animal" or "pet" means any dog or cat, and shall also
mean any other domesticated animal normally maintained in or near the
household of the owner or person who cares for such other domesticated
animal. "Pet" or "companion animal" shall not include a "farm animal" as
defined in this section.
Structure New York Laws
351 - Prohibition of Animal Fighting.
353 - Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals; Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance.
353-A - Aggravated Cruelty to Animals.
353-B - Appropriate Shelter for Dogs Left Outdoors.
353-C - Electrocution of Fur-Bearing Animals Prohibited.
353-D - Confinement of Companion Animals in Vehicles: Extreme Temperatures.
353-E - Companion Animal Grooming Facilities; Prohibited Practices.
353-F - Companion Animal Piercing and Tattooing Prohibited.
354 - Sale of Baby Chicks and Baby Rabbits.
356 - Failure to Provide Proper Food and Drink to Impounded Animal.
357 - Selling or Offering to Sell or Exposing Diseased Animal.
358 - Selling Disabled Horses.
358-A - Live Animals as Prizes Prohibited.
359 - Carrying Animal in a Cruel Manner.
359-A - Transportation of Horses.
360 - Poisoning or Attempting to Poison Animals.
361 - Interference With or Injury to Certain Domestic Animals.
362 - Throwing Substance Injurious to Animals in Public Place.
363 - Unauthorized Possession of Dogs Presumptive Evidence of Larceny.
364 - Running Horses on Highway.
365 - Clipping or Cutting the Ears of Dogs.
366 - Companion Animal Stealing.
366-A - Removing, Seizing or Transporting Dogs for Research Purposes.
367 - Leaving State to Avoid Provisions of This Article.
368 - Operating Upon Tails of Horses Unlawful.
369 - Interference With Officers.
370 - Protection of the Public From Attack by Wild Animals and Reptiles.
371 - Powers of Peace Officers.
372 - Issuance of Warrants Upon Complaint.
373 - Seizure of Animals Lost, Strayed, Homeless, Abandoned or Improperly Confined or Kept.
375 - Officer May Take Possession of Animals or Implements Used in Fights Among Animals.
376 - Disposition of Animals or Implements Used in Fights Among Animals.
377 - Disposal of Dead Animals.
377-A - Spaying and Neutering of Dogs and Cats.
378 - Unlawful Tampering With Animal Research.
379 - Prohibition of the Selling of Fur, Hair, Skin or Flesh of a Dog or Cat.
380 - Use of Elephants in Entertainment Acts.
380*2 - Examination of Seized Animals or Animals Taken Possession Of.
381 - Prohibition of the Declawing of Cats.
382 - Prohibition of the Slaughter of Race Horses and Race Horse Breeding Stock.
383 - Examination of Seized Animals or Animals Taken Possession Of.