Speaking of cases of abuse, neglect would have to start with. Negligence is usually one of the offenses that rarely see included in the obligations in the care of the animal. Neglect statutes often set the minimum standards required in respect to ¨ ¨ adequate care or care when caring for an animal. No one has a constitutional right to own an animal. In most states animals are considered property, but if you decide to own an animal, you have certain duties and obligations to this. You can not just let it starve or beat until it dies simply because it's yours. Neglect statutes usually include instructions ¨ ¨ can or could in the standards of care to be maintained. Most relevant statutes prohibit the deprivation of food, water, shelter and proper veterinary care.
The obligations of animal owners are usually defined. One of the most prime examples is adequate food and water. Adequate food usually means that you must provide adequate food for the animal. You can not just give leftovers as diet to your dog. Your animal must be able to reach the food. If your dog is chained and can not reach the food are violating the statute of negligence. Food can not be infected with fungus, bugs or larvae. Many puppy farms violate the laws of negligence in providing food that is contaminated with worms and fungi. This is just one example of how these farms violate the rules of negligence. Adequate water must be clean and potable. You can not have the silt and the animal has to it can be achieved. If a goat or calf does not reach the bottom of a cube where one inch of water means that it is not appropriate.
