Animal abuse is a very serious crime because of its link to crimes against people which is why convicted animal abusers should not have guns. Seriousness of crimes concerning animals undervalued Animal cruelty is very serious even if we put … please continue reading
KEEP YOUR CAT LOCKED UP OR ELSE A sinister threatening note and a black cat bound by cable ties. It is very disturbing. It’s a threat of cat cruelty by perhaps a neighbor who wants a cat kept inside. The … please continue reading
In 2011, Nevada created law which made first offence animal cruelty a felony (a serious crime). This was a radical move in the right direction from the standpoint of animal advocates. The law reflected a change in sentiment towards animal … please continue reading
It is not uncommon for a man to hurt his partner’s cat at the same time that he is hurting her in a domestic dispute which turns to violence. I read about it all the time. When this happens I … please continue reading
I was encouraged to write this article for two reasons. Firstly, there is little on the Internet which clearly states how a cat owner can go about suing in civil law for compensation when another person kills their cat deliberately. … please continue reading
I am revisiting a story I wrote on June 23rd about a boy who tortured and killed a domestic cat in Clinton, Iowa (opens a new window). The boy is Jonathan Trude. He is 12-years-of-age. His parents say that he … please continue reading
If you are asking whether animal abuse is a crime in California, the answer is YES, but the crime will have to be proved in a court of law after the perpetrator has been charged and prosecuted. The word ‘abuses’ … please continue reading
It’s a classic. Stupid male teenager thinks it is cool to throw a cat as far as he can. This time it was into a lake. In the past it has been into a wall, over a fence to be … please continue reading
I get it: nice people become sensitised to uncomfortable pictures of abused cats. They don’t want to see them anymore and they complain if such a picture is presented to them either deliberately or accidentally. It is so much more … please continue reading
I don’t understand. This is strange behavior from a couple, Kyle Smith and Kyle Allen, in Salt Lake City. They have a cat and a dog. The man decides to throw the cat. It’s quite a hefty throw and not … please continue reading
