Mo. Rev. Stat. § 570.033
Any person who, without lawful authority, willfully takes another's animal with the intent to deprive him of his property is guilty of a class D felony.
(L. 1987 H.B. 368 § 1)
*This section was repealed by S.B. 491, 2014, effective 1-01-17. Due to the delayed repeal date, the version of this section in effect until 12-31-16 is printed here.