§ 44-17-403. Death of Pet Caused by Negligent Act of Another — Damages
If a person’s pet is killed or sustains injuries that result in death caused by the unlawful and intentional, or negligent, act of another or the animal of another, the trier of fact may find the individual causing the death or the owner of the animal causing the death liable for up to five thousand […]
§ 44-17-404. Recovery for Death or Injury to Guide Dogs
If a person’s guide dog is killed or sustains injuries that result in death or permanent disability caused by the unlawful and intentional, or negligent, act of another or the animal of another, then the trier of fact may find the individual causing the death or the owner of the animal causing the death liable […]
§ 44-17-501. Short Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as “The Tennessee Spay/Neuter Law.”
§ 44-17-502. Requirement for Adoption
No person shall adopt a dog or cat from an agency, including, but not limited to, an animal shelter, dog pound, animal control agency or humane shelter operated by a municipality, county, or other governmental agency within the state, or a private organization operating a shelter from which animals are adopted or reclaimed, unless: The […]
§ 44-17-121. Confiscation of Animals
Subject to this part, the commissioner has the authority to confiscate animals as may be necessary to provide for the humane treatment of such animals.
§ 44-17-122. Cooperation With Local and Federal Authorities
The commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with local and/or federal agencies for purposes of implementing this part. When implementing the provisions for issuance of dealer licenses, the commissioner shall take into consideration other federal and/or local licensing regulations that may apply, it being the intent of the legislature not to impose duplicative licensing requirements […]
§ 44-17-201. Owners of Dogs Are Liable for Livestock Killed
Where any dog shall kill, or in any manner damage, any livestock in this state, the owner or harborer of such dog shall be liable, in an action for damage, to the owner of such livestock.
§ 44-17-202. Ignorance of Dog’s Habits Is No Defense
Ignorance of the vicious habits or character of the dog on the part of its owner shall be no defense in actions arising under § 44-17-201.
§ 44-17-203. No Damages Recoverable for Killing or Injuring Such Dog
In an action for damages against a person for killing or injuring a dog, satisfactory proof that the dog had been or was killing or worrying livestock constitutes a good defense to such action.
§ 44-17-301. Title
This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Non-livestock Animal Humane Death Act.”