6-3-1005. Felony cruelty to animals; penalty.
(a) A person commits felony cruelty to animals if the person:
(i) Commits cruelty to animals as defined in W.S. 6-3-1002(a)(v) through (ix), that results in the death or required euthanasia of the animal; or
(ii) Knowingly, and with intent to cause death or undue suffering, beats with cruelty, tortures, torments or mutilates an animal.
(b) Felony cruelty to animals is a felony punishable by:
(i) Permanent forfeiture of the animal or livestock animal; and
(ii) Imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.
Structure Wyoming Statutes
Chapter 3 - Offenses Against Property
Section 6-3-1001 - Definitions.
Section 6-3-1002 - Cruelty to Animals.
Section 6-3-1004 - Penalties, Misdemeanor Offenses.
Section 6-3-1005 - Felony Cruelty to Animals; Penalty.
Section 6-3-1006 - Additional Remedies, Generally.
Section 6-3-1007 - Separate Counts.
Section 6-3-1009 - Household Pet Protection Account Continued; Authorized Uses of the Account.