Indiana statute
Ind. Code § 35-46-3-13 — Removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Chapter 3: Offenses Relating to Animals, Indiana Code.
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Full text of Ind. Code § 35-46-3-13
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Indiana.
Sec. 13. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally removes the vocal cords of a trained attack dog commits cruelty to an animal, a Class A misdemeanor. (b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the accused person reasonably believes that the conduct was necessary to prevent a seriously injured dog from prolonged injury.
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Is removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
Removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty is a Class A Misdemeanor in Indiana under Ind. Code § 35-46-3-13.
Which Indiana statute covers removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty?
Removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty is governed by Ind. Code § 35-46-3-13 (Removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty).
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