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One question keeps coming up after a recent incident in Onslow County. How bad are the animal cruelty laws in North Carolina? They definitely aren t the worst in the country but certainly aren t the best. What s good enough for NC is normally good enough at the county level as Onslow s animal cruelty ordinances reflect the same as the state. However, Onslow ensures further guidance that owners must take to properly care for an animal, something the state itself does not require. The definition of what constitutes intentional or malicious abuse both have their differences but most would agree the punishment should fit the crime. A 2019 study shows NC is trending in the wrong direction and offenders are seen by some as only getting a slap on the wrist. ....