Maryland outlaws several different ways of mistreating animals, including neglect, cruelty, abandonment, and not providing needed vet treatment. The state also makes certain treatment of dogs and cats illegal. ... READ MORE
Minnesota outlaws animal cruelty and abandonment. The state also sets standards for the proper care of dogs, cats, birds, and other pets. ... READ MORE
It’s a crime in South Carolina to mistreat or abandon animals, but the state’s animal protection laws are much less detailed than in most other parts of the country. ... READ MORE