At one time it was illegal to tie a giraffe to a telephone pole.

Horses are not allowed out on the streets and highways at night unless the animal has a “bright” red taillight securely attached to its rump.

Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.

This law was passed in 1924 in response to a specific incident. A rancher in Kingman, AZ had a donkey who developed a habit of sleeping in an abandoned bathtub on his property. At some point, a nearby dam failed and flooded the area, whisking the donkey (in his bathtub – what a sight!) down…

Illinois

In Illinois, animals can be sent to jail.

A monkey once served 5 days in a Chicago jail for shoplifting.

Fresno

No one may annoy a lizard in a city park.

SECTION 8-410. DISTURBING ANIMALS IN PARKS. No person shall hunt, pursue, annoy, throw stones or missiles at, or molest or disturb in any way, any animal, bird or reptile within the confines of any park. (Orig. Ord. 1076).

Manville

It is illegal to offer whiskey or cigarettes to animals a the local zoo.

Washington, DC

All horse drawn vehicles must have brakes

Each horse-drawn vehicle engaged in carrying loads on the streets and highways of the District shall be equipped with an effective brake.

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