11 Worst States To Be An Animal

9. Maryland

In the state of Maryland, the law prohibits general cruelty to animals, as well as aggravated cruelty to animals, along with abandoning domestic animals and poisoning dogs, with no mention of other types of animals in these specific laws. On the other hand, the word “animal” is defined as a “living creature except a human being.”

The mildest of offences are punished with 90 days in prison and/or $1,000 in fines, while felonies are punished with 3 years in prison and/or $5,000 fines. Things could, of course, be worse, and we’re going to see that in the entries that follow, but it’s a sad thing to see that the worst offenses bring such light punishments.