What law is it that phohibits the unlawful taking of an animal?

Liam: What law is it that phohibits the unlawful taking of an animal?
My dad said theft, but surely that can’t be right? It would be kidnapping if it were a human. What law is it?

Answers and Views:

Answer by labdogs4me
It’s theft of property.

Answer by shocked
Animals are considered property, so it is theft.

Answer by $andman
theft…animals are property,with no human rights…although mistreatment or abuse is covered…

Answer by bloodshotbuddah
Its theft, an animal is not classified as a human being and since it is sold in bussiness it is going to be under “items” or not living even though we all know it is. The law is theft.

Answer by eric_dss2001
Theft. Unless it’s a feline. Then it’s catnapping.

Answer by Bingo-Boy
It’s “The unlawful Taking of an Animal Act”

Animals are treated as property in the eyes of the law!

Answer by DavidNH
Poaching?

Answer by frankturk50
In what country?.In UK Countryside and Wildlife Act for wild animals also Game laws as regards poaching game and Theft Act for domestic and farm animals as they are classified as property.

Answer by Pogolaw
Depends on the state and what kind of animal. If it’s a domesticated animal such as a cat or dog, it’s a misdemeanor theft in most places, if it’s a high dollar show dog or something it could be a felony theft based on the dollar amount, if it’s an agricultural production animal such as a cow or a horse it’s felony theft.

Answer by joan k
It is theft