A. 
It shall be unlawful for any person(s) within the Village of Malone to torture, torment, cruelly beat or otherwise abuse, mutilate or kill a living animal or creature. Further, it shall be unlawful for an animal owner or custodian to either intentionally or unintentionally deprive an animal of necessary sustenance or neglect to provide reasonable care for an animal.
B. 
Any animal so mistreated, shall be lawfully impounded by the Dog/Animal Control Agency designated by the Village of Malone, pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
The owner or custodian of the animal shall be notified, in writing, and by personal service or regular mail of the alleged violation, and the matter shall be referred to the Town of Malone Justice for hearing and determination.