SB3337 Summary

• Amends the Humane Care for Animals Act to define "adequate shelter" as a shelter suitable for each animal's species, age, condition, and size that protects from weather, injury, and provides proper lighting, cleanliness, and a solid resting surface for dogs and cats.

• Defines "adequate space" as sufficient room for each animal to stand, sit, lie down, turn about, and make normal body movements in a comfortable position while safely interacting with other animals.

• Requires animal owners to provide adequate shelter and adequate space in addition to food, water, veterinary care, and humane treatment.

• Establishes requirements for lawfully tethering dogs outdoors, including minimum 10-foot lead length, proper harness or collar, and restrictions on tow chains and log chains weighing more than one-eighth of the dog's body weight.

• Establishes penalties of Class B misdemeanor for first violation of shelter and space requirements, and Class 4 felony for subsequent violations; Class B misdemeanor for tethering violations; court may order psychological evaluations and treatment.