Police are notifying Topeka pet owners of some changes the Topeka City Council made recently for cruelty to animals and dangerous dog ordinances. The Topeka City Council voted on July 8 to amend Section 6.05.100 of the Topeka Municipal Code and repeal the original section. The council’s decision means local pet owners are required to provide animals with water at all times and changes violations of animal cruelty ordinances to a Class A nonperson misdemeanor. The Topeka Police Department said pet owners who have regained ownership of a dangerous dog can also petition the court for an extension of time to comply with the dangerous dog conditions. The court has to find there is a good reason for the extension.
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