Animals are being abused everyday, being killed, hit, kicked, all around Hurt. What’s the punishment? One year in jail and a $1,000 fine since it’s a MISDEMEANOR. Most of the time, People who commit an animal cruelty crime, only receive probation. Only 46 out of the 50 states have made it illegal, which means it’s still legal in some places. But even in the states where it’s illegal, it’s not even taken seriously!