11 Worst States To Be An Animal

10. South Dakota

South Dakota’s laws protect animals against neglect, abandonment or mistreatment, as well as cruelty, which is particularly specified. They’re also looking out for animals that are injured or ill and who are kept past recovery without air. Poisoning animals is also prohibited, along with killing, injuring or mistreating them, with the law covering mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Torture is not covered by the legislation, however. The maximum punishment for mistreating animals is 2 years in prison and/or $4,000 in fines. By comparison, in Illinois, which is the best state to be an animal in, the maximum punishments are 5 years in prison and $25,000 in fines.