Stephanie Tyler, 27, is charged with second-degree cruelty to animals, Maj. Rob Warfel, Frankfort Police Department spokesman, said.
Warfel said animal control received an earlier report about a pit bull that had been tied to the bumper of a vehicle, which is against a city ordinance. Warfel said an animal control officer went out to the house to investigate and he told Tyler she could not do that. Warfel said she untied the dog and took the dog inside.
Later Tuesday, the police department received another call about a dog that was left in a hot car. When animal control and police arrived, the dog was unresponsive.
Warfel said the dog was taken to a local veterinarian and was confirmed dead because of heat exhaustion. Warfel said the dog had been left in the car for approximately an hour.
Warfel said animal control used a thermometer to see how hot it was inside the vehicle. He said the thermometer gave a reading of 145.
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| I'm sure she thought since the car was partially in the shade that the dog would be fine. No, no, no. |
When asked why she left the dog in the car, Tyler said she put the dog in the vehicle because it had been aggressive toward kids.
Warfel said Tyler was initially charged with first-degree cruelty to animals, but it was amended to second-degree animal cruelty. The first-degree charge is typically for more severe abuse cases, he said, noting that the second-degree charge was more suitable for this situation.
(WKYT - July 22, 2015)
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FIRST DEGREE AND SECOND DEGREE CRUELTY TO ANIMALS IN KENTUCKY:
525.125 Cruelty to animals in the first degree.
(1) The following persons are guilty of cruelty to animals in the first degree whenever a four-legged animal is caused to fight for pleasure or profit:
(a) The owner of the animal;
(b) The owner of the property on which the fight is conducted if the owner knows of the fight;
(c) Anyone who participates in the organization of the fight.
(2) Activities of animals engaged in hunting, field trials, dog training, and other activities authorized either by a hunting license or by the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall not constitute a violation of this section.
(3) Cruelty to animals in the first degree is a Class D felony.
525.130 Cruelty to animals in the second degree -- Exemptions.
(1) A person is guilty of cruelty to animals in the second degree when except as authorized by law he intentionally or wantonly:
(a) Subjects any animal to or causes cruel or injurious mistreatment through abandonment, participates other than as provided in KRS 525.125 in causing it to fight for pleasure or profit (including, but not limited to being a spectator or vendor at an event where a four (4) legged animal is caused to fight for pleasure or profit), mutilation, beating, torturing any animal other than a dog or cat, tormenting, failing to provide adequate food, drink, space, or health care, or by any other means;
(b) Subjects any animal in his custody to cruel neglect; or
(c) Kills any animal other than a domestic animal killed by poisoning. This paragraph shall not apply to intentional poisoning of a dog or cat. Intentional poisoning of a dog or cat shall constitute a violation of this section.
(2) Nothing in this section shall apply to the killing of animals:
(a) Pursuant to a license to hunt, fish, or trap;
(b) Incident to the processing as food or for other commercial purposes;
(c) For humane purposes;
(d) For veterinary, agricultural, spaying or neutering, or cosmetic purposes;
(e) For purposes relating to sporting activities, including but not limited to horse racing at organized races and training for organized races, organized horse shows, or other animal shows;
(f) For bona fide animal research activities of institutions of higher education; or a business entity registered with the United States Department of Agriculture under the Animal Welfare Act or subject to other federal laws governing animal research;
(g) In defense of self or another person against an aggressive or diseased animal;
(h) In defense of a domestic animal against an aggressive or diseased animal;
(i) For animal or pest control; or
(j) For any other purpose authorized by law.
(3) Activities of animals engaged in hunting, field trials, dog training other than training a dog to fight for pleasure or profit, and other activities authorized either by a hunting license or by the Department of Fish and Wildlife shall not constitute a violation of this section.
(4) Cruelty to animals in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor
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