It is unlawful for any person to kill without legal justification, maim, disfigure, torture, beat, whip, mutilate, burn or scald, over drive or in any manner treat any animal in a cruel or malicious manner. Each instance of such treatment shall constitute a separate offense. (Ord. 2018-06 § 1 (Exh. A (part)); Ord. 2012-12 § 2 (Exh. A (part)))