(a) The word "torture" as used in this article shall mean the act of doing physical injury to a dog or cat by the infliction of inhumane treatment or gross physical abuse meant to cause said animal intensive or prolonged pain or serious physical injury, or thereby causing death due to said act.
(b) The word "cruel" as used in this article shall mean: Every act, omission, or neglect, including abandonment, where unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering, including abandonment, is caused or where unnecessary pain or suffering is allowed to continue.
(c) The words "dog or cat" as used in this article shall mean any domesticated member of the dog or cat family.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 11 - Offenses Against Public Order and Safety.
Article 11 - Cruelty to Dog or Cat.
Section 13A-11-240 - Definitions.
Section 13A-11-241 - Cruelty in First and Second Degrees.
Section 13A-11-242 - Appointment of Agents.
Section 13A-11-243 - Powers if Agents, Officers; Liability.
Section 13A-11-245 - Disposition of Animal.