I suggest that if you were to treat any pet in this manner you would quickly be brought up on animal cruelty charges. (slaw.ca)
Dog owners found guilty can now face felony animal cruelty charges and punishment including up to 7 years in prison and a $ 15,000 fine dependent on the level of bodily injury caused. (dogingtonpost.com)
This is achieved in numerous forms: from citations and filing animal cruelty charges, to working with, and educating pet owners. (arlboston.org)