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Animal cruelty includes a wide range of behaviors that are mistreatment of animals—from neglect (depriving an animal of food, water, shelter, or veterinary care) to torturing, maiming, mutilating, and killing animals. Animal cruelty laws vary from state to state, and are usually included in a state’s statutes.

In Idaho, animal cruelty is addressed under the Idaho Code Title 25, Chapter 35, which defines various forms of cruelty and the associated penalties. The law prohibits acts of neglect, such as failing to provide necessary sustenance, care, or shelter, as well as intentional acts of cruelty, including beating, torturing, or maiming animals. Idaho distinguishes between misdemeanor cruelty, which generally involves neglect or the first offense of cruelty, and felony cruelty, which may be charged for repeated offenses or particularly egregious acts such as torture or malicious killing of an animal. Additionally, Idaho law provides for the seizure of mistreated animals and establishes a duty for veterinarians to report suspected animal cruelty. It's important to note that while Idaho has these laws in place, the state is sometimes considered to have less stringent animal protection laws compared to others in the United States.

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