In my state, the animal police go around to stores and restaurant parking lots looking for animals in cars. If they feel the animal is in distress, you get a fine.
I love animals and I have a pet, but don't you think it's interfering a bit much when people are looking for problems and getting into your business? What gives the state the right to tell you how to take care of your pet? "Oh, I see your pet's toenails are too long. Bad owner!"