HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is failure to provide sustenance?
Failure to provide sustenance is the failure of the pet owner or keeper to supply the necessary basics to sustain life. This would include failure to provide fresh food and water, adequate protection from the weather and veterinary care. New Jersey case law has expanded this definition to include animals on a short leash, tethered on a heavy chain or having a tangled chain or leash in such a manner that the animal cannot freely exercise.
