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TO: THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
FROM: [COALITION MEMBERS]
DATE:
RE: LEGISLATION TO AMEND 97-41-16 THE DOG AND CAT PROTECTION LAW OF 2011
We the undersigned respectfully encourage the Mississippi legislature to support proposed amendments to 97-41-16, The Dog and Cat Protection Law of 2011, which addresses the protection of cats and dogs from egregious cruelty and suffering.
Every day law enforcement personnel are tasked with protecting the citizens of Mississippi. However, our brave men and women should have the tools available to enforce crimes against animals, especially when those crimes could lead to violent crimes against people. Our current law is still the second weakest in the country.
The FBI approval of recommendations to include animal cruelty crimes within the Uniform Crime Report - National Incident Based Reporting System will most certainly advance how law enforcement officials understand and act to prevent these often violent crimes.
Effective in 2015, animal cruelty crimes are now considered a crime against society and a “Type A” offense with four categories: simple/gross neglect, intentional abuse and torture, organized abuse and animal sexual abuse. The crimes will be reported as a separate, distinct category, along with other major offenses like murder and assault.
One of the reasons for this change may stem from the numerous studies which suggest animal cruelty is a red flag for future violent crimes against humans. The FBI has been aware of this “link” for decades. FBI Special Agent Alan Brantley stated that when the agency conducted interviews with 36 serial murderers and asked them about their histories of animal cruelty, many described killing and torturing animals as children. Forty-six percent admitted they had harmed animals in adolescence. See: Lockwood, R. & Church, A. (1996).Deadly serious: An FBI perspective on animal cruelty Humane Society News, Fall, 27-30.
In September 2015, a Winona, MS man burned his own pet dog alive and received a fine of only $327.50.
In August 2015, Jackson MS, a mother of young children allegedly burned a cat alive in her driveway and let it suffer, then laughed about how it was still lying there breathing. She still has not been arrested. This same woman has an extensive violent history against people already and shows she has no regard for life.
With meaningful penalties for animal cruelty against dogs and cats, we can hope to deter some of the calls coming in regarding cruelty or at least stop the repeat offenders, be proactive in protecting our communities from violent criminals and have a law that is comparable to other states.
If we had a strong law in 1997, would Luke Woodham have been stopped before killing his mother and classmates?
Let’s work together to prevent another Pearl school shooting incident and stop violent offenders where they start, with animals. First offense felony of malicious intentional torture of an animal is needed in MS.
We thank you in advance for your support of this common sense legislation that will help keep citizens and their pets safe.
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Reached 1,000 supporters
November 10, 2015
November 9, 2015
I am truly overwhelmed by how quickly this has grown and I honestly never imagined so many people would join this effort. If you can help us reach that next milestone by sending this to a few friends or neighbors, it would mean the world to me.
Reached 100 supporters
November 5, 2015
471 Comments
Do the right thing this year. You should convince Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and the Speaker of the House to NOT DOUBLE REFER THE BILLS!!! Then get them out of committee so the whole Senate and House can VOTE on them. Thank you!!
People who abuse helpless animals inevitably abuse humans---children and the elderly. I've seen it over and over again. The poor animals cannot talk so we have to be their voice. Our animal abuse laws in Mississippi are WAY TOO LIGHT! Please help us protect Gods creatures.
Your animal welfare laws are extremely out dated and desperately need to catch up with the rest of the country at the least. Making owners be responsible will help cut down on the amount of unwanted litters, strays and attacks.
If we can't protect innocent animals just because it's the right thing to do, the FBI's findings of the link with escalating violent behavior should certainly highlight the serious need to identify & punish anyone suspected of animal cruelty.
We can take a stand against such cruelty as burning animals alive, abandoning them to starve to death and not providing adequate shelter during inclement weather. We can do so much better. Do not be afraid to take a stand.
The dogs and cats of Mississippi deserve to be protected from violence and cruelty.
Your place looks beautiful! I have three pitbulls in our rescue who need forever homes. Cam you help? Our dogs are on Carthage MS. How is your adoption rate?
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You MUST LIVE IN MISSISSIPPI to sign!
TO: THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
FROM: [COALITION MEMBERS]
DATE:
RE: LEGISLATION TO AMEND 97-41-16 THE DOG AND CAT PROTECTION LAW OF 2011
We the undersigned respectfully encourage the Mississippi legislature to support proposed amendments to 97-41-16, The Dog and Cat Protection Law of 2011, which addresses the protection of cats and dogs from egregious cruelty and suffering.
Every day law enforcement personnel are tasked with protecting the citizens of Mississippi. However, our brave men and women should have the tools available to enforce crimes against animals, especially when those crimes could lead to violent crimes against people. Our current law is still the second weakest in the country.
The FBI approval of recommendations to include animal cruelty crimes within the Uniform Crime Report - National Incident Based Reporting System will most certainly advance how law enforcement officials understand and act to prevent these often violent crimes.
Effective in 2015, animal cruelty crimes are now considered a crime against society and a “Type A” offense with four categories: simple/gross neglect, intentional abuse and torture, organized abuse and animal sexual abuse. The crimes will be reported as a separate, distinct category, along with other major offenses like murder and assault.
One of the reasons for this change may stem from the numerous studies which suggest animal cruelty is a red flag for future violent crimes against humans. The FBI has been aware of this “link” for decades. FBI Special Agent Alan Brantley stated that when the agency conducted interviews with 36 serial murderers and asked them about their histories of animal cruelty, many described killing and torturing animals as children. Forty-six percent admitted they had harmed animals in adolescence. See: Lockwood, R. & Church, A. (1996).Deadly serious: An FBI perspective on animal cruelty Humane Society News, Fall, 27-30.
In September 2015, a Winona, MS man burned his own pet dog alive and received a fine of only $327.50.
In August 2015, Jackson MS, a mother of young children allegedly burned a cat alive in her driveway and let it suffer, then laughed about how it was still lying there breathing. She still has not been arrested. This same woman has an extensive violent history against people already and shows she has no regard for life.
With meaningful penalties for animal cruelty against dogs and cats, we can hope to deter some of the calls coming in regarding cruelty or at least stop the repeat offenders, be proactive in protecting our communities from violent criminals and have a law that is comparable to other states.
If we had a strong law in 1997, would Luke Woodham have been stopped before killing his mother and classmates?
Let’s work together to prevent another Pearl school shooting incident and stop violent offenders where they start, with animals. First offense felony of malicious intentional torture of an animal is needed in MS.
We thank you in advance for your support of this common sense legislation that will help keep citizens and their pets safe.
Updates
Reached 1,000 supporters
November 10, 2015
November 9, 2015
I am truly overwhelmed by how quickly this has grown and I honestly never imagined so many people would join this effort. If you can help us reach that next milestone by sending this to a few friends or neighbors, it would mean the world to me.
Reached 100 supporters
November 5, 2015
471 Comments
I am a resident of Jackson County MS and the fine this man was give is a joke. The laws need to be made stricter for it they will do such a horrible thing to a defenseless dog they would probably do the same to a defenseless human baby!!!!
Do the right thing this year. You should convince Lt. Governor Tate Reeves and the Speaker of the House to NOT DOUBLE REFER THE BILLS!!! Then get them out of committee so the whole Senate and House can VOTE on them. Thank you!!
People who abuse helpless animals inevitably abuse humans---children and the elderly. I've seen it over and over again. The poor animals cannot talk so we have to be their voice. Our animal abuse laws in Mississippi are WAY TOO LIGHT! Please help us protect Gods creatures.
Your animal welfare laws are extremely out dated and desperately need to catch up with the rest of the country at the least. Making owners be responsible will help cut down on the amount of unwanted litters, strays and attacks.
If we can't protect innocent animals just because it's the right thing to do, the FBI's findings of the link with escalating violent behavior should certainly highlight the serious need to identify & punish anyone suspected of animal cruelty.
We can take a stand against such cruelty as burning animals alive, abandoning them to starve to death and not providing adequate shelter during inclement weather. We can do so much better. Do not be afraid to take a stand.
The dogs and cats of Mississippi deserve to be protected from violence and cruelty.
Your place looks beautiful! I have three pitbulls in our rescue who need forever homes. Cam you help? Our dogs are on Carthage MS. How is your adoption rate?
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I am a resident of Jackson County MS and the fine this man was give is a joke. The laws need to be made stricter for it they will do such a horrible thing to a defenseless dog they would probably do the same to a defenseless human baby!!!!