Killing a cat in ancient Egypt was a crime punishable by death.

It's unlawful in Sterling, Colorado for a pet cat to run loose without a taillight.

In French Lick Springs, Indiana, there was once a law passed requiring that all black cats wear bells on Friday the 13th.

In Zion, Illinois, it's illegal to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats and other pets.

It's illegal for a cat to fight a dog in Barbar, North Carolina.

In Ventura County, California, it's illegal for cats and dogs to have sex without a permit.