Killing of animals that are other people's property (deer in the King's forest) that are not vermin (designated unwanted animals) has historically been subject of laws.
What is shooting the neighbour's cat, punching the rabbit to death, roasting the tortoise on open fire, setting a territer on a guinea pig, running the snake over in a lawnmower: is it theft or criminal damage (UK)?
2006-12-06 21:43:35 · 3 answers · asked by Perseus 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's called causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and is a criminal offence.
2006-12-06 21:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Punching a rabbit to death, never heard of such a crime. Roast tortoise is probably a delicacy somewhere in the world, but I can't be sure.
How can running over a snake with a lawnmower be theft?
I can't definitively answer your question, but I am slightly bewildered by it. Have you killed someones pet? Are you fearful of what's coming to you?
2006-12-06 22:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by PvteFrazer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't matter if the animal you are hurting has or doesn't have an owner. It is animal cruelty and it is a crime.
2006-12-06 21:56:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋