If you use a gun or other know weapon to do so yes also.

Can you go to jail for accidentally hitting a dog. A criminal lawsuit can be filed by itself or in addition to a civil lawsuit if the act was blatantly malicious and purposefulIf the personal responsible broke any animal anti-cruelty laws they may be sentenced to some jail time community service andor fined. Hitting your dog can damage the great bond that exists between you two sowing fear and distrust where there should be faith and affection. If you get attacked by a dog and you feared for your life you can kill them.

But if you hit a dog you have to stop. Striking your companion in any way be it hitting or kicking shows a basic misunderstanding of the relationship between you. There generally are not specific criminal laws regarding hitting a dog or other pet with a car and fleeing as there are with people.

But you may be cited for animal cruelty or for ignoring property damage notification obligations for failure to report hitting a pet in some states. Here are some simple guidelines on what to do if your dog has been hit by a car. Once you realize you have hit a dog or cat stop immediately.

You will go to prison. If you hit a cat or dog that happens to be someones pet it is the law to stop and report it to the proper authorities since pets are considered personal property. She can also attempt to have your dog declared vicious.

If someone saw you speed up or nack up to it to hit it before it could get off the road then yes. While youre advised to hit the animal if it means avoiding injury or death to yourself and others youre actually meant to contact the owner police or the RSPCA. You may also receive added compensation for emotional damages.

I know how I would react because I saw it go down yesterday at the vets office of all places. One such question is whether you can go to jail if you beat a dog. She can also attempt to have your dog declared vicious.