WV code §19-20-20 apply to all animals, not just dogs

HB 4054 would expand West Virginia's existing law (§19-20-20) to apply to all animals, not just dogs and cats, by removing the current limitation. The bill prohibits owning any "vicious pet" (defined as an animal known to be dangerous or prone to biting) and allows humane officers to euthanize such animals after a court authorizes it. This change directly affects pet owners who keep animals deemed vicious, including those currently covered under the dog/cat-specific law. The key mechanism replaces the current "dogs and cats" language with a general reference to "any animal," broadening the law's scope. The bill is currently in the House Judiciary Committee for review.