Section 6-3-1005 - Felony cruelty to animals; penalty(a) A person commits felony cruelty to animals if the person: (i) Commits cruelty to animals as defined in W.S. 6-3-1002(a)(v) through (ix), that results in the death or required euthanasia of the animal; or(ii) Knowingly, and with intent to cause death or undue suffering, beats with cruelty, tortures, torments or mutilates an animal.(b) Felony cruelty to animals is a felony punishable by: (i) Permanent forfeiture of the animal or livestock animal; and(ii) Imprisonment for not more than two (2) years, a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), or both.Amended by Laws 2021 , ch. 119, § 3, eff. 7/1/2021.Added by Laws 2021 , ch. 30, § 1, eff. 7/1/2021.This section is set out more than once. See also 6-3-1005, effective until 7/1/2021.