(1) Where any animal, or thing, in any place either of itself or by reason of the place where, or manner in which, it is kept, is a source of nuisance to the person, that person may, by notice in writing to the owner of such animal, or thing, or to the owner of the premises on which such animal or thing is kept, require that such nuisance be abated, either by the removal of such animal, or thing or otherwise.