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26-11-2019, 07:24 AM
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Finally: Animal Cruelty is a Federal Crime

Signed today, we finally have in place an have animal cruelty law that will carry with it a felony charge and sentences up to seven years for anyone who tortures or maliciously kills an animal. The subhumans found guilty will also have all of the hamstringing that goes with having a felony on one's record.

It's not enough, but it's a start.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/25/u...elty-bill.html
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26-11-2019, 07:46 AM
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Re: Finally: Animal Cruelty is a Federal Crime

Animal cruelty in Australia is covered by state law. IN every state there are heavy penalties and prison terms for animal cruelty and neglect. But federal law only covers international animal smuggling etc.
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26-11-2019, 08:28 AM
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Good news Surfermom .
We have the law in the UK but the sentences are too often risible .
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26-11-2019, 08:41 AM
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I am presuming that this is just house hold pets not wild life of any kind.
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26-11-2019, 09:17 AM
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Re: Finally: Animal Cruelty is a Federal Crime

Originally Posted by longfellow ->
I am presuming that this is just house hold pets not wild life of any kind.
Not sure about you guys but here an animal is an animal. Doesn't matter if it's domestic or wild. Cruelty to any animal, domestic, farm, sporting, wild, anywhere is viewed the same way. Feral animals have to be dealt with humanely as well. For example dingoes, wild buffalo, camels, deer rabbits, wild cats and foxes etc cause massive damage to farm stock and native animals. It's their nature. But you still can't just kill them willy nilly. They have to be culled by the National Parks and Wild Life Services.
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26-11-2019, 11:54 AM
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Re: Finally: Animal Cruelty is a Federal Crime

Yes it’s good news and about time. I can’t stand people being cruel to animals.
 

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