1. A person who intentionally maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.
2. A person whose neglect maims, mutilates, tortures, wounds, or kills a living animal.
3. A person who owns a pet or animal that is not reasonably considered domesticated, safe, or healthy for the animal or the owner, without a proper permit.

NOTES
- If the act of abuse was due to neglect or the result of an accident caused by neglect or ignorance the offender shall receive the minimum sentence.
- If the animal was a police-trained animal during active duty, whether or not intentional, the offender shall receive the maximum sentence.