Section 35-46-3-13 - Removal of attack dog's vocal cords; animal cruelty(a) A person who knowingly or intentionally removes the vocal cords of a trained attack dog commits cruelty to an animal, a Class A misdemeanor.(b) It is a defense to a prosecution under this section that the accused person reasonably believes that the conduct was necessary to prevent a seriously injured dog from prolonged injury.As added by P.L. 76-2002, SEC.7.