# Offenses Involving Pets & Livestock

<table data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="319">Offenses Involving Pets &#x26; Lifestock</th><th width="127">Penal Code:</th><th width="138">Type:</th><th>Fine</th><th width="128">Time:</th><th width="599">Description:</th><th data-hidden></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Animal Endangerment</td><td>11.1</td><td>Felony</td><td>$500</td><td>15 Months</td><td>Anyone who is committing a dangerous criminal act while having an animal companion or pet with them.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Animal Neglect</td><td>11.2</td><td>Misdemeanor</td><td>$250</td><td>0 Months</td><td>Anyone who owns or is taking care of a pet or other animals may be charged with animal neglect for neglecting the creature by not providing adequate food, water, and shelter.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Felony Animal Neglect</td><td>11.3</td><td>Felony</td><td>$750</td><td>20 Months</td><td>Anyone who owns or is taking care of a pet or other animals shall be charged with Felony Animal Nelgect after 5 previous charges of Animal Neglect ( 11.2).</td><td></td></tr><tr><td>Poaching</td><td>11.4</td><td>Misdemeanor</td><td>$500</td><td>20 Months</td><td>Hunting, killing, or collecting an animal that is restricted, owned by, or licensed to somebody else.</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>