Is there a name for a person who is cruel to animals? A person who commits animal cruelty?

I do not believe there is a technical term for it, but there are many things that they might be "called"...

Is there a name for a person who is cruel to animals? A person who commits animal cruelty?
Psychopath,maybe? I heard somewhere a lot of serial killers start off by torturing animals. I do agree with the first poster's answer.
Reply:Animal abuser. jerk, creep, scum, evil, potential homicidal maniac, nutjob, wacko, and many other things I cant type here.
Reply:Yes,





Scumbag! :)
Reply:One convicted of animal cruelty is called a perpetrator of animal abuse, cruelty or neglect. (depending upon the charge)
Reply:i can think of many such as...


jerk


looser


idiot


evil


maniac


freak


and so on...





tell me if u need any more suggestions ;)
Reply:LOSER and FELON when convicted
Reply:One term that comes to mind is "sadist".
Reply:I can think of lots.
Reply:a zoopath?