11 Worst States To Be An Animal

8. Idaho

This state offers plenty of protection for wilderness, and it’s full of outdoor recreational areas, but when it comes to protecting animals, things aren’t all that great. The country’s laws interpret poisoning animals as a misdemeanor or felony and sees the following crimes as simple misdemeanors – cruelty to animals, carrying animals in a cruel manner, impounding without food or water, permitting animals to go without care, or beating and harassing animals.

The harshest punishments are offered for poisoning animals, but only when it is considered a felony and not a simple misdemeanor – 3 years in prison and/or $5,000 in fines. For the other types of misdemeanors, mentioned above, the punishment is based on whether or not you’re on your first offense. For the first time, you only get 6 months in jail and/or $5,000 in fine, while the third and subsequent time you can get up to 1 year in jail and/or $9,000 in fines.