In the state of Missouri, Animal abuse is, as of right now, only a misdemeanor. A mear slap on the wrist, a small fine with little to no jail time. This has got to be changed. People abuse animal in different ways. Physically abusing, multi breeding ("puppy mills"), chaning dogs to heavy chains and leaving them outside in friged or hot temps. We have got to make a stand and make a change in Missouri!! We are tired of being the "puppy mill"state!!!