Abuse and Neglect of Companion Animals
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Abuse and Neglect of Companion Animals
Standardize chain and shelter requirements
Abuser Database Registry and add to Crimereports.com
Animal Hoarder Database Registry
Grooming Injury Database
Ban ear cropping and tail docking
Ban circus elephants
Change damage limits on animal injuries
Standardize chain and shelter requirements
Abuser Database Registry and add to Crimereports.com
Animal Hoarder Database Registry
Grooming Injury Database
Ban ear cropping and tail docking
Ban circus elephants
Change damage limits on animal injuries
Standardize Chain and Shelter Requirements
Problem: Dogs are left chained for hours on end often without shelter, food or water. Not only is this hard on the animal, neighbors are often distressed for the animal and listen to it bark. Laws vary greatly by community as to what is allowed.
Intended Goal: Have uniform Chain / Tie up rules - along with extreme weather rules. Officers or shelters would have the ability to impose fines and confiscation of the animals. Ban “Prong Collars”.
In Sweden, it is is forbidden by law to tie a dog up indoors or outdoors for more than 1 hour. If you do you can be fined, jailed and banned from owning animals.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-sb125-pets-outdoors-20150808-story.html
Dog frozen to death - http://www.examiner.com/article/abandoned-dog-chained-to-dog-house-found-frozen-solid-indiana
No tie longer than 3 total hours – and less or not at all during extreme weather conditions http://www.cleveland.com/akron/index.ssf/2015/04/akron_passes_revised_animal_cr.html
Illinois http://www.commercial-news.com/news/illinois-bill-penalizes-for-leaving-pets-in-extreme-weather/article_dac7bbc2-0485-11e5-8fcf-078baba07608.html
Illinois Law Passed: http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/6892-leaving-pets-in-extreme-weather-now-against-the-law-in-illinois#4um3Q5F4hE7qwiwW.01
Dogs abandoned and left to die in a house: https://www.thedodo.com/dogs-abandoned-and-left-to-die-in-empty-house-1406046039.html Animals are also found left locked in storage areas to die.
Intended Goal: Have uniform Chain / Tie up rules - along with extreme weather rules. Officers or shelters would have the ability to impose fines and confiscation of the animals. Ban “Prong Collars”.
In Sweden, it is is forbidden by law to tie a dog up indoors or outdoors for more than 1 hour. If you do you can be fined, jailed and banned from owning animals.
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-illinois-sb125-pets-outdoors-20150808-story.html
Dog frozen to death - http://www.examiner.com/article/abandoned-dog-chained-to-dog-house-found-frozen-solid-indiana
No tie longer than 3 total hours – and less or not at all during extreme weather conditions http://www.cleveland.com/akron/index.ssf/2015/04/akron_passes_revised_animal_cr.html
Illinois http://www.commercial-news.com/news/illinois-bill-penalizes-for-leaving-pets-in-extreme-weather/article_dac7bbc2-0485-11e5-8fcf-078baba07608.html
Illinois Law Passed: http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/6892-leaving-pets-in-extreme-weather-now-against-the-law-in-illinois#4um3Q5F4hE7qwiwW.01
Dogs abandoned and left to die in a house: https://www.thedodo.com/dogs-abandoned-and-left-to-die-in-empty-house-1406046039.html Animals are also found left locked in storage areas to die.
Abuser Database Registry and Add to Crimereports.com
Problem: Animal Abusers are not tracked or monitored. Neighbors are not aware of an abuser in their area so they can provide added protection for their animals and report new abuse activity.
Intended Goal: State Registry of Animal Abusers like they have for sex offenders. Have a database along with a map. Note: People who abuse animals are often wanted for other crimes.
Animal Abuse and Domestic Abuse linked: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-adams/animal-cruelty-and-domest_1_b_8460196.html
Now in Michigan https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153078484842338&set=gm.1614328368846511&type=1
LOGAN'S LAW, HB's:4353/4355 and SB's:219/220!
MICHIGAN'S ANIMAL ABUSER DATABASE.
Michigan has the chance to make history and could be the first state in the nation to pass such a law.
LOGAN'S LAW, HB's:4353/4355 and SB's:219 220! MICHIGAN'S ANIMAL ABUSER DATABASE.
Senate Majority Floor Leader, Mike Kowall, Phone: 1-(517) 373-1758,
Email: senmkowall@senate.michigan.gov
House Majority Floor Leader, Aric Nesbitt, Phone: (517) 373-0839, E-Mail: aricnesbitt@house.mi.gov
FBI Classification http://www.examiner.com/article/fbi-to-classify-animal-abusers-same-category-as-murders-beginning-2016
http://blog.theanimalrescuesite.com/animal-cruelty-felony-fbi/
Registry in Orange County - https://www.facebook.com/crewnewyorkbully/photos/a.618105481535182.1073741830.188532397825828/1008059215873138/?type=1
Canadian Registry http://bc.ctvnews.ca/advocate-calls-for-registry-of-convicted-animal-abusers-1.2342057
Registry in NYC http://aldf.org/blog/nyc-creates-city-wide-animal-abuser-registry/
Canadian Abuse Laws http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/6804-quebec-bill-changes-animals-from-property-to-sentient-beings-and-includes-jail-time-for-cruelty
Indiana State House: Require animal care workers to report abused/ neglected animals! - Sign the Petition! https://www.change.org/p/indiana-state-house-require-animal-care-workers-to-report-abused-neglected-animals?recruiter=76977124&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=sms
Note: Abuse is now a Felony
https://www.facebook.com/142845292421119/photos/a.243205632385084.54389.142845292421119/712312152141094/?type=1
Abuse Tracking: http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Michigan-Senate-OKs-bill-banning-local-dog-breed-rules-331428132.html
New Hampshire: Bruno’s Law https://www.change.org/p/nh-legislature-bruno-s-law-to-amend-current-animal-cruelty-laws-to-make-shooting-a-domestic-animal-to-euthanize-it-a-felony-in-nh
Tennessee Abuse Registry: http://iheartdogs.com/good-news-state-of-tennessee-creates-animal-abuse-registry/
Intended Goal: State Registry of Animal Abusers like they have for sex offenders. Have a database along with a map. Note: People who abuse animals are often wanted for other crimes.
Animal Abuse and Domestic Abuse linked: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-adams/animal-cruelty-and-domest_1_b_8460196.html
Now in Michigan https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10153078484842338&set=gm.1614328368846511&type=1
LOGAN'S LAW, HB's:4353/4355 and SB's:219/220!
MICHIGAN'S ANIMAL ABUSER DATABASE.
Michigan has the chance to make history and could be the first state in the nation to pass such a law.
LOGAN'S LAW, HB's:4353/4355 and SB's:219 220! MICHIGAN'S ANIMAL ABUSER DATABASE.
Senate Majority Floor Leader, Mike Kowall, Phone: 1-(517) 373-1758,
Email: senmkowall@senate.michigan.gov
House Majority Floor Leader, Aric Nesbitt, Phone: (517) 373-0839, E-Mail: aricnesbitt@house.mi.gov
FBI Classification http://www.examiner.com/article/fbi-to-classify-animal-abusers-same-category-as-murders-beginning-2016
http://blog.theanimalrescuesite.com/animal-cruelty-felony-fbi/
Registry in Orange County - https://www.facebook.com/crewnewyorkbully/photos/a.618105481535182.1073741830.188532397825828/1008059215873138/?type=1
Canadian Registry http://bc.ctvnews.ca/advocate-calls-for-registry-of-convicted-animal-abusers-1.2342057
Registry in NYC http://aldf.org/blog/nyc-creates-city-wide-animal-abuser-registry/
Canadian Abuse Laws http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/6804-quebec-bill-changes-animals-from-property-to-sentient-beings-and-includes-jail-time-for-cruelty
Indiana State House: Require animal care workers to report abused/ neglected animals! - Sign the Petition! https://www.change.org/p/indiana-state-house-require-animal-care-workers-to-report-abused-neglected-animals?recruiter=76977124&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=sms
Note: Abuse is now a Felony
https://www.facebook.com/142845292421119/photos/a.243205632385084.54389.142845292421119/712312152141094/?type=1
Abuse Tracking: http://www.wndu.com/home/headlines/Michigan-Senate-OKs-bill-banning-local-dog-breed-rules-331428132.html
New Hampshire: Bruno’s Law https://www.change.org/p/nh-legislature-bruno-s-law-to-amend-current-animal-cruelty-laws-to-make-shooting-a-domestic-animal-to-euthanize-it-a-felony-in-nh
Tennessee Abuse Registry: http://iheartdogs.com/good-news-state-of-tennessee-creates-animal-abuse-registry/
Ban Prong Collars
Problem: Animals are being harmed with prong collars
Intended Goal: Ban the use of prong collars
Intended Goal: Ban the use of prong collars
Animal Hoarder Database Registry
Problem: Animal Hoarders are not tracked or monitored. Neighbors are not aware of a Hoarder in their area so they can provide added protection for their animals. Also, Animal Hoarders often cause the expansion of feral animals and disease is spread among animals because of the unsanitary conditions. It is a health risk to both humans and animals. It is abuse to keep these animals in these conditions where they become sick and neglected.
Intended Goal: Registry of Animal Hoarders and definition of Animal Hoarding. Information on this database would be forwarded to County Health Departments, Code Enforcement Agencies and Animal Shelters/Rescues. It is important for the Animal Rescue organizations to be informed so they do not allow these people to adopt more animals.
http://www.kctv5.com/story/30048427/woman-accused-of-abusing-dogs-after-nearly-50-found-at-home#ixzz3lxU4qJjo
Intended Goal: Registry of Animal Hoarders and definition of Animal Hoarding. Information on this database would be forwarded to County Health Departments, Code Enforcement Agencies and Animal Shelters/Rescues. It is important for the Animal Rescue organizations to be informed so they do not allow these people to adopt more animals.
http://www.kctv5.com/story/30048427/woman-accused-of-abusing-dogs-after-nearly-50-found-at-home#ixzz3lxU4qJjo
Grooming Injury Database
Problem: Animals are being injured or killed during grooming. There needs to be a reasonable way for owners to get compensation for Vet bills and for the loss of life. Like other businesses, groomers need to be required to have an insurance policy. Recommended amount at least $50,000 per occurrence. Injuries have been substantial. Some dogs have been baked to death in drying machines, hanging, received severe cuts, broken bones, etc. Some of these have injuries have occurred at large chain pet stores as well.
Intended Goal: Set standard legal parameters that make it easier for pet owners to receive compensation. Other laws are not adequate since they don’t cover damages to companion animals and there is not clear legal guidance. It needs to be covered as an insurance matter rather than a protracted legal matter. Lawyers are also not inclined to take these cases and the owners go uncompensated for the damage done to their animals and are stuck with large Vet bills.
Intended Goal: Set standard legal parameters that make it easier for pet owners to receive compensation. Other laws are not adequate since they don’t cover damages to companion animals and there is not clear legal guidance. It needs to be covered as an insurance matter rather than a protracted legal matter. Lawyers are also not inclined to take these cases and the owners go uncompensated for the damage done to their animals and are stuck with large Vet bills.
Ban Ear Cropping and Tail Docking
Problem: Ear Cropping and Tail Docking are extremely painful and not necessary. Please consider the nerves of the spine continue all the way down the tail. These cosmetic procedures are cruel and abusive to an animal.
Intended Goal: End this painful and cruel mutilation of animals.
Animal Welfare Act to end ear and tail cropping: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/animal-welfare-act-outlaws-animal-ear-cropping-and-tail-docking-1.3301418
Intended Goal: End this painful and cruel mutilation of animals.
Animal Welfare Act to end ear and tail cropping: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/animal-welfare-act-outlaws-animal-ear-cropping-and-tail-docking-1.3301418
Ban Circus Elephants
Problem: Circus Animals are often subject to extreme training methods and poor travel conditions. They are also not allowed to live in a safe and comfortable environment. Their treatment is also a poor example to both children and adults on how to treat animals.
Intended Goal: Ban animal circuses state wide.
https://www.facebook.com/nofairforelephants/photos/a.757058221024219.1073741827.756886264374748/916582828405090/?type=1&fref=nf
https://www.facebook.com/INanimalrights/photos/a.163142777208310.1073741828.157667647755823/317368725119047/?type=1&fref=nf
Intended Goal: Ban animal circuses state wide.
https://www.facebook.com/nofairforelephants/photos/a.757058221024219.1073741827.756886264374748/916582828405090/?type=1&fref=nf
https://www.facebook.com/INanimalrights/photos/a.163142777208310.1073741828.157667647755823/317368725119047/?type=1&fref=nf
Change Damage Limits on Animal Injuries
Problem: Currently animals are viewed as “property” and often legal remedy is limited sometimes to $200, even though damages exceed that amount due to Vet bills and other injuries. It also does not provide adequate protection from their abusers.
Intended Goal: Give Animals more protective rights under the law.
The Oregon Supreme Court Ensures that any animal can be seen as a legal “victim” in a case, affording animals more basic rights to protect them from abuse.
http://barkpost.com/do-you-know-a-dog-that-is-a-victim-of-abuse/
Intended Goal: Give Animals more protective rights under the law.
The Oregon Supreme Court Ensures that any animal can be seen as a legal “victim” in a case, affording animals more basic rights to protect them from abuse.
http://barkpost.com/do-you-know-a-dog-that-is-a-victim-of-abuse/
Animal Adoption Background Checks
Problem: Repeat offenders for abuse, dog fighting and hoarders often go to other jurisdictions and continue to obtain animals that are ultimately harmed and abused.
Intended Goal: Adoption Background Checks to prevent abusers, dog fighters and hoarders from continuing to adopt dogs.
http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/6753-adopting-a-pet-may-soon-require-a-criminal-background-check-in-michigan
Intended Goal: Adoption Background Checks to prevent abusers, dog fighters and hoarders from continuing to adopt dogs.
http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/6753-adopting-a-pet-may-soon-require-a-criminal-background-check-in-michigan
