Makes aggravated cruelty to animals a class E felony; repealer

This bill makes intentionally causing extreme pain or acting in a sadistic manner toward household pets (like dogs and cats) a class E felony. It defines "companion animals" as household pets (excluding farm animals), clarifies that lawful activities like hunting or veterinary care are not affected, and requires veterinarians to report suspected cruelty to animal welfare authorities. The law directly affects individuals who commit such acts against pets, imposing felony penalties. It updates the Penal Law to classify this offense as a serious criminal violation with specific legal consequences.