Is it illegal to abandon pets in America?

Abandoning pets in the United States is not illegal, but this does not mean encouraging or supporting the abandonment of pets. Every state in the United States has relevant animal protection laws, including punishment for cruelty to animals and irresponsible handling of pets. Abandoning pets may be regarded as an act of cruelty to animals, so it may be punished by law in some cases.

In order to avoid abandoning pets, it is recommended that you fully consider whether your time, energy and financial ability can bear the responsibility of keeping pets before deciding to keep pets. If you can't continue to take care of your pet, you can consider sending it to an animal shelter or finding a suitable adoptive family. This can ensure that pets are properly taken care of, and it also conforms to the provisions of the animal protection law.