Pennsylvania Animal Cruelty Laws

Pennsylvania’s animal cruelty laws were strengthened by Libre’s Law (Act 10 of 2017). They address neglect, cruelty, aggravated cruelty, dog tethering, animal fighting, and other offenses.

For the current law, including subsequent amendments, see Title 18, Chapter 55, Subchapter B on the Pennsylvania General Assembly website.

Read Pennsylvania’s current animal cruelty statute.