951.02 Mistreating animals. No person may treat any animal, whether belonging to the person or another, in a cruel manner. This section does not prohibit normal and accepted veterinary practices.
History: 1973 c. 314; 1987 a. 332 s. 54; Stats. 1987 s. 951.02; 1993 a. 486; 2011 a. 32.
Conviction under this section does not require proof of intent or negligence. State v. Stanfield, 105 Wis. 2d 553, 314 N.W.2d 339 (1982).
“Animal" in this section includes non-captive wild animals, such as the deer in this case. State v. Kuenzi, 2011 WI App 30, 332 Wis. 2d 297, 796 N.W.2d 222, 09-1827.
Structure Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 951 - Crimes against animals.
951.015 - Construction and application.
951.025 - Decompression prohibited.
951.03 - Dognapping and catnapping.
951.04 - Leading animal from motor vehicle.
951.05 - Transportation of animals.
951.06 - Use of poisonous and controlled substances.
951.07 - Use of certain devices prohibited.
951.08 - Instigating fights between animals.
951.09 - Shooting at caged or staked animals.
951.095 - Harassment of police and fire animals.
951.097 - Harassment of service dogs.
951.10 - Sale of baby rabbits, chicks and other fowl.
951.11 - Artificially colored animals; sale.
951.13 - Providing proper food and drink to confined animals.