The second I saw this on social media, I couldn't believe that someone or some people could actually do this. Too many "class A misdemeanors" for meI believe the penalty/penalties for the incident this past weekend should be severe, according to ndlegis.gov "36-21.2-01. Any person that willfully engages in animal neglect is guilty of a class A misdemeanor. Animal abuse - Definition - Exemptions - Penalty. Any person that willfully engages in animal abuse is guilty of a class A misdemeanor for a first or a second offense and a class C felony for a third or subsequent offense occurring within ten years.