One in four people are sociopaths. They prey upon kind people. Animal cruelty is one of the ways to create havoc and leave their victims hearts ripped out. I was a victim. My ex sent me pictures of my 11 year old cat Garfield, being torture in the most vicious ways imaginable. He is now stalking me even after going in hiding and filing a protective order. The prosecutor hasn't even made a decision if the state will press charges 3 weeks after reporting this crime. If a person can break into my home and steal then kill our pets, and not receive consequences no one's animals are safe !!!