Carlos Kleiber, 74; Brilliant, Reclusive Conductor. Carlos Kleiber, a conductor of tremendous mystique who had the uncanny ability to animate the smallest details in a piece of music yet whose personal elusiveness made him one of the most enigmatic stars of the classical music world, has died.
First of all, it's not illegal to kill a cat or a dog as it's an unfortunate reality for the ones who end up at the humane society or are put down due to illness. Animal cruelty however is illegal and most states have statutes w/ minimum punishments for those caught and convicted.
There are lots of laws in Ohio concerning the behavior of dogs. Just about every city has one, or more than one. They vary, sometimes dramatically. But, in general, they require the owner to control the dog's behavior in a manner that ensures the dog does not harm or frighten any person or property including other pets.