#animals

Will there be liability for animal cruelty?

I found an article about a package of newborn Staffordshire Terrier puppies being found in a trash can in Kyiv. One puppy died. The dog's owner confessed to the crime. Will he be held accountable under Article 299 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine?

Cruelty to animals

If I see someone being cruel to an animal, such as beating or killing it, can I call the police and report it?

What to do if you witness child abuse?

What should I do if I witness cruelty to an animal?

Will there be liability for animal cruelty?

I saw a news story about a man in the Kyiv region hanging his dog from a fence. The police have opened a case. I wonder if Ukrainian law provides for liability for animal cruelty in the form of hanging?