Expands prohibition on owning vicious pets to include all animals, not just dogs

The bill amends Section 19-20-20 of the West Virginia Code to prohibit the ownership of any vicious pet, expanding the current restriction from dogs to all animals. It allows a judge to authorize the killing of a vicious pet upon proof of its dangerous behavior. This change ensures that all pets, not just dogs, are subject to the same safety standards.

Expands prohibition on owning vicious pets to include all animals, not just dogs

The bill amends Section 19-20-20 of the West Virginia Code to prohibit the ownership of any vicious pet, expanding the current restriction from dogs to all animals. It allows a judge to authorize the killing of a vicious pet upon proof of its dangerous behavior. This change ensures that all pets, not just dogs, are subject to the same safety standards.