This reminds me of how recently an activist was charged with criminal mischief for giving water to thirsty pigs on the way to a slaughterhouse.[1] (She was found not guilty.[2])

[1] - http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/news/animal-activist-...

[2] - https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2017/05/05/j...