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In the above case, the animals were abandoned by their owners. In Pennsylvania, “abandonment” is a crime under both the Animal Cruelty Law, 18 Pa. C.S.A. §5511(c) and under the Pennsylvania Dog Law, 3 P.S. §429-601(c). Under Pennsylvania law, a dog is personal property. Dog Law, 3 P.S. §429-601(a). ................
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