(1) In addition to any other penalties, a person charged with animal cruelty, based on probable cause, shall pay all costs necessary to restore the animal(s) injured to good health or to otherwise ameliorate the effects of the cruelty. In addition, the charged person shall pay all costs incurred for boarding and caring for any animal necessary to restore the animal’s health resulting from the act(s) of cruelty. Once the animal is restored to health, and based on probable cause, a person charged with animal cruelty may be required to permanently surrender the animal to the shelter.

(2) In addition to any of the penalties, the court may prohibit any person charged under this section from owning any interest in, or possessing or having care or control of any animal, or any species of animals designated by the court, for a period of time to be determined by the court. The court may also require forfeiture to the County of any animals owned, possessed, or in the care or custody of a person charged under this section.

(3) In addition to any other penalties, the court may also order the defendant to participate in an available animal cruelty prevention or education program or obtain available psychological counseling to treat mental health problems contributing to the violation’s commission. The defendant shall bear the cost of the program or treatment.

(4) The owner of an animal that is subjected to an act of cruelty by a person or persons in violation of this section may bring a civil action to recover the damages sustained by such owner.