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Question: Hey I live on a small lot and have animals. My dad gave me permission to use the land. I have ten chickens, two ducks, five pigeons, and a pheasant. We have been fighting a lot and he threatens to kill all of the animals, which I have bought or have been given to me. He says that I don't take care of them enough, which I will admit Im not the best at but they have food and water all the time and I do my best. But he threatens to take them from me and kill them every time, which is every time he starts to drink. I don't know if he can because its his land or if he can't take them from me.

Answer: According to Arizona statue 13-2910 , animal cruelty is any neglect or harm to any mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian within your property. If you believe any of the issues listed in that statue constitute animal cruelty, contact the Arizona Humane Society or the Animal Cruelty Unit of Maricopa and file a report. You may also want to contact an attorney.