In most jurisdictions, animal cruelty is a crime. A person responsible for animal cruelty that injures or kills animal will face serious consequences to including jail time an significant financial penalties
Civil Lawsuits
In addition to the animal cruelty laws people might have to pay restitution when animals were injured or when an owner incurred vet and/or boarding. If a dog was badly injured a dog owner also file what it is commonly a wrongful death suit.