Missouri’s current animal abuse law PREVENTS prosecution of residents who kill their pets. In fact, it says that an animal’s owner can kill the pet in any way. That's right! If you own a pet if Missouri, you can basically do whatever you want to it and the law will protect you! This is a 30 year old outdated law that badly needs attention and revision! Please let Missouri lawmakers know what this is NOT acceptable! This state needs to join the other states and stand up for the rights of the innocent.