Essay About Animal Abuse

Animal abuse is a big and sad problem throughout the world, and some of the laws can be illogical. Animal abuse can range from not giving food and/or water to purposely buying and stabbing animals for no absolute reason other than satisfaction. There are two different types of animal abuse which is neglect and cruelty. Animal neglect is defined as failure to provide adequate care for an animal with the basic necessities for life/health like food, water, shelter, veterinary care, affection, and a comfortable space. Animal cruelty is defined as when an individual purposely inflicts physical harm or injury on an animal. Punishments of those crimes can vary from first to third offense and $500-150,000 fine and/or 15 days to 10 years in prison. The first thing to know is felonies and misdemeanors. Felonies are the most severe type of crime and is punishable by a consequential fine and a prison sentence in excess of one year. Misdemeanors are a lesser crime and is punishable by consequential fines and jail time. The maximum penalty for a class C misdemeanor …show more content…
The park ranger couldn’t do anything other than try to put it back with it’s herd but the calf was kicked out again. The calf was a danger to themself and other people because he had so much social interaction that it was euthanized. The father and son were fined for messing with the wildlife. This is an example of having to much care for an animal. You are not supposed to interact with the wildlife because you can interfere with the circle of life. Since the father and son messed with wildlife, they caused the baby bison calf to be euthanized and have a fine of