sentences:  The Act covered any animals not encompassed by the Cruelty to Animals Act 1849 and the Cruelty to Animals Act 1854, and made it an offence to cause, or permit to be caused, any unnecessary suffering to such an animal held in captivity.To "cruelly abuse, infuriate, tease, or terrify" it, or to permit another to do so, was also an offence.The penalty was imprisonment with or without hard labour for up to three months, or a fine of up to five pounds.