Indiana Code Title 35. Criminal Law and Procedure § 35-46-3-11.3

(1) interferes with the actions of a search and rescue dog while the dog is performing or is attempting to perform a search and rescue task;  or

(2) strikes, torments, injures, or otherwise mistreats a search and rescue dog;

(1) serious permanent disfigurement;

(2) unconsciousness;

(3) permanent or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member or organ;  or

(4) death;

(1) engaged in a reasonable act of training, handling, or disciplining the search and rescue dog;  or

(2) reasonably believed the conduct was necessary to prevent injury to the accused person or another person.

(1) veterinary bills;  and

(2) replacement costs of the dog if the dog is disabled or killed.