The law is changing and aggravated animal cruelty will now be a class five felony. This win belongs entirely to the people who spoke up because I never imagined we could actually reach this point. Please keep looking out for these animals while we see how these new protections are …
March 15, 2014
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February 9, 2014
I honestly never expected this petition to reach one thousand signatures when I first started it. This response is entirely thanks to all of you who cared enough to step up and pay attention.
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 7, 2014
February 6, 2014
I have spent my evenings reading the heartbreaking stories you have shared here and they only confirm why this change is so necessary. It is overwhelming to see so many people who feel as strongly as I do about protecting those who cannot speak for themselves.
Reached 100 supporters
February 6, 2014
417 Comments
This should be at least a class 5 felony, the majority of animal abusers progress to serious crimes against people, especially the sick, evil, demented man that killed that precious kitten, Loki, he clearly enjoyed it and will progress to hurt or kill a someone.
Cruelty to animals show a serious lack of control and empathy in a humam being. It sets a terrible precedent when there is no appropriate punishment. We protect children because they are innocent and vulnerable. Animals should have similar protections! Sincerely, a Registered Nurse
The penalty for animal abuse needs to be serious. The fact that animals are unable to defend themselves, along with the fact that murderers often times start with animals before moving to humans shows that these crimes need to be dealt with appropriately.
As an owner of an 8 year old dog and a 13 year old cat, who are both rescued animals, it sickens me to see animals hurt in any way. These laws should had been changed or done years ago and not now. But that is my own opinion, so I hope this can help make a difference. Thank you.
I'm grateful to see so much support for stricter rules on animal cruelty. I've volinteered briefly at the Humane Society and saw several abuse cases while there. The only addition to this petition I'd like to see is public education on animal abuse.
It IS a FELONY, the JUDGES NEED TO BE ENFORCING THE ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS,
Even Class 5 is to light of a sentence. How can anyone look into the eyes of any animal and not see it waits just to be loved.
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The law is changing and aggravated animal cruelty will now be a class five felony. This win belongs entirely to the people who spoke up because I never imagined we could actually reach this point. Please keep looking out for these animals while we see how these new protections are …
March 15, 2014
Final supporters
Updates
February 9, 2014
I honestly never expected this petition to reach one thousand signatures when I first started it. This response is entirely thanks to all of you who cared enough to step up and pay attention.
Reached 1,000 supporters
February 7, 2014
February 6, 2014
I have spent my evenings reading the heartbreaking stories you have shared here and they only confirm why this change is so necessary. It is overwhelming to see so many people who feel as strongly as I do about protecting those who cannot speak for themselves.
Reached 100 supporters
February 6, 2014
417 Comments
What people don't seem to understand is that with this type of sociopath, the atrocities will only escalate. How long before he gets tired of torturing animals and moves on to children? Sociopaths don't get better; they only learn to be more clever at hiding their behaviors.
This should be at least a class 5 felony, the majority of animal abusers progress to serious crimes against people, especially the sick, evil, demented man that killed that precious kitten, Loki, he clearly enjoyed it and will progress to hurt or kill a someone.
Cruelty to animals show a serious lack of control and empathy in a humam being. It sets a terrible precedent when there is no appropriate punishment. We protect children because they are innocent and vulnerable. Animals should have similar protections! Sincerely, a Registered Nurse
The penalty for animal abuse needs to be serious. The fact that animals are unable to defend themselves, along with the fact that murderers often times start with animals before moving to humans shows that these crimes need to be dealt with appropriately.
As an owner of an 8 year old dog and a 13 year old cat, who are both rescued animals, it sickens me to see animals hurt in any way. These laws should had been changed or done years ago and not now. But that is my own opinion, so I hope this can help make a difference. Thank you.
I'm grateful to see so much support for stricter rules on animal cruelty. I've volinteered briefly at the Humane Society and saw several abuse cases while there. The only addition to this petition I'd like to see is public education on animal abuse.
It IS a FELONY, the JUDGES NEED TO BE ENFORCING THE ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS,
Even Class 5 is to light of a sentence. How can anyone look into the eyes of any animal and not see it waits just to be loved.
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What people don't seem to understand is that with this type of sociopath, the atrocities will only escalate. How long before he gets tired of torturing animals and moves on to children? Sociopaths don't get better; they only learn to be more clever at hiding their behaviors.