article_snippet: An Idaho woman who is suspected of beating a hunter's falcon to death with a beaded scarf after Hornet's owner saw it take down a duck is facing a misdemeanor charge that Hornet's owner thinks is too lenient.
article_snippet: Patti MacDonald, 60, of Hauser, was charged with beating or harassing an animal after authorities say An Idaho woman who is suspected of beating a hunter's falcon to death with a beaded scarf after she saw it take down a duck fractured the skull of an eight-year-old falcon named Hornet on January 7.
article_snippet: Patti MacDonald of Hauser, Idaho, was charged with beating or harassing an animal after Patti MacDonald allegedly beat a hunter's pet falcon (example pictured) to death with a beaded scarf in an effort to save a duck .
article_snippet: Patti MacDonald  is facing up to six months in jail and a $5,000 fine .
article_snippet: Beating or harassing an animal is punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of up to $5,000 for a first-time offender.
highlights_snippet: If found guilty, Patti MacDonald  faces up to six months in jail and $5,000 in fines .