Update: Animal Neglect in KY May Soon Be a Class D Felony - National Humane Education Society
Paws Up!
February 9, 2021
House Bill 57 is gaining support in Kentucky to increase the penalty for a form of animal neglect.
Lawmakers in Kentucky are advocating for increased penalties for individuals found guilty of confining cats or dogs and allowing them to suffer from lack of “food, water, adequate shelter, or life-saving medical care.” According to House Bill 57, this form of animal neglect will be deemed “torture,” and convicted individuals will face a Class D felony charge. Currently, first-time offenders may face a Class A misdemeanor charge for torturous acts towards animals. The passage of HB 57 will change that.
At the end of September 2020, Representative Chris Freeland prefiled the bill in the wake of Vee’s heartbreaking story. Last month, another emaciated dog, named Ethan, was left outside of the Kentucky Humane Society suffering from urine burns, dehydration, and starvation. Thankfully, he is recovering, but the extreme suffering both of these dogs endured is a grave reminder that something needs to change.
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Kentucky residents YOU can help make a difference for these neglected animals by contacting your legislator before they adjourn on March 30, 2021.
Anyone that mistreats any animal should be treated the same as if the mistreated another person with the same penalties!
All animals depend on us and should never be mistreated or EVER neglected.
Animal cruelty MUST STOP!!! When we get a animal we must take care of it, no mater what!!! Animal s depend on us, to feed, water, clean up after them. When they get sick they must go see a Vet. They need LOVE and tender care. They are FAMILY!!! People who are mean to animals should NOT have animals!!!! If the harm another must be punished. There is NO TOLERANCE of abuse to animals that are so loving!!!!
I agree 100%. These are defenseless creatures, who cannot tell us when they are in pain, but they still suffer. Being an animal lover I would like to see these abusers treated just as they have treated animals. Animal cruelty is a felony.
i thank that a great idea for a law
i thank it is a great idea for a new law
Animals feel pain and fear. In addition they give unconditional love and loyalty, even to those who mistreat them. Neglecting an animal is betraying the trust of an innocent creature that trusts and depends on the owner for basic needs to survive. Betraying that trust should be punished with serious penalties, NOT just a slap on the wrist.
I just wrote and thanked the KY Republican house member who sponsored this legislation.