Animal cruelty occurs worldwide and can physically and mentally harm animals, whether it is to prove a point, for lab testing, or by destroying habitats. Acts of animal cruelty like leaving a collar too tight can cut an animal's skin or wrecking birds' nests disrupts their homes. People who commit animal cruelty can face jail time ranging from months to years as it is a serious offense under the law. The document emphasizes that animal cruelty should not be considered trivial and encourages people not to hurt animals.