(a) A person commits the crime of cruelty to a dog or cat in the first degree if he or she intentionally tortures any dog or cat or skins a domestic dog or cat or offers for sale or exchange or offers to buy or exchange the fur, hide, or pelt of a domestic dog or cat. Cruelty to a dog or cat in the first degree is a Class C felony. A conviction for a felony pursuant to this section shall not be considered a felony for purposes of the Habitual Felony Offender Act, Sections 13A-5-9 to 13A-5-10.1, inclusive.
(b) A person commits the crime of cruelty to a dog or cat in the second degree if he or she, in a cruel manner, overloads, overdrives, deprives of necessary sustenance or shelter, unnecessarily or cruelly beats, injuries, mutilates, or causes the same to be done. Cruelty to a dog or cat in the second degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
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.