MN State Statutes
All animals are protected under MN Law, including Feral Cats, Stray Animals, Homeless Animals, Farm Animals, Wildlife,
Exotics, and all other groups of animals per the definition of Chapter 343, Statute 343.20, Subd. 2:
"Animal"
means every living creature except members of the human race.
See Chapter 343.21 Overworking or Mistreating Animals: Penalty
Minnesota Animal Welfare Statutes
Chapter 343
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
This is perhaps the most important chapter regarding animal cruelty.
Please note: ALL ANIMALS
are protected under the cruelty statutes.
325F.791 Sales of
Dogs and Cats
(c) "Breeder" means any person.....
Any person breeding a dog is considered a "breeder" in MN statutes.
346.38 Equines
Equines are protected under statute 343.21; the standards of care are interpreted through statutes 346.38.
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/346.38
343.40 Dog Houses
Subdivision 1.In general.
A person in charge or control of any dog which is kept outdoors or in an unheated enclosure shall provide the dog with shelter and bedding as prescribed in this section as a minimum.
347.50 - 347.55
Dangerous Dogs
These sections describe the Dangerous Dog and Potentially Dangerous Dog designations.
In Memory
Onyx
Onyx's story is an example of neglect and mistreatment that no animal deserves. She was just turning three years old when Onyx died from pyometra (uterine infection) and neglect. She was not spayed, which is a risk for intact females. Her owner never brought her to the vet or sought help when Onyx stopped eating and drinking. When Hero's Heart was notified, we acted immediately but were sadly too late.
MN State Statutes 343.21 defines this as intentional cruelty.
An important part of our mission is to hold violators accountable for crimes against animals #JUSTICE FOR ONYX
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