S2665B- Animal cruelty Legislation -New York State Senate

S2665B-2013 - NY Senate Open Legislation - Authorizes DA on behalf of impounding organizations to file a petition seeking a security for the reasonable costs for caring for seized animals from individuals convicted of certain animal cruelty - New York State Senate

Thank you New York Senators!

Tuck

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Dekalb Georgia Officer Kills pet German Shephard

Officer responds to wrong address, kills pet

Another "Quick-Draw McGraw" story.  Let the Dekalb County Police know you are following this story.
Voice your outrage--this officer remains on the job--with a gun.
Rest in Peace my furry friend.


Tuck the Law Dog

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Death Penalty for Dogs

Tuck the Law Dog is and will continue to be a champion of animal rights and animal safety.  Today, however, I want my readers to be aware of a vicious dog attack that occured recently in Forsyth County, Georgia, for which I will provide a link.  Two Pit Bulls (they just happen to be the breed of dog I am referring to in this incident, and in no way am blaming the Pit Bull breed in intself, 'cause I know some very sweet tempered lovable Pit Bulls)  apparently broke out of the basement where their owner kept them
(that in itself appears cruel) went into the pasture next door, and viciously attacked a horse.  The pictures of this poor horse are so sad and pitiful--it's face and legs chewed to shreds.  The horse had to be put down.
Just as human criminals that are sentenced to death for their egrigious, vicious and sadistic crimes, regretably, so should these two dogs be put down for what they did to that horse.  I say regretably, because a large part of the blame for what these dogs did ultimately is the result of their treatment and the living conditions inflicted upon them by their owner(s).   I do not buy the excuse  some criminal use to mitigate their crimes by claiming that their behavior is a result of abuse by their parents--most humans can make logical decisions,  and know right from wrong, and choose to commit crimes.  These dogs, could not reason like a human, and due to abuse by their owner,  will likely harm another creature if allowed again to be free.  It is very sad.  I can't get the pictures of that poor horse out of my head, nor the thought that two dogs should be put down due to an uncaring owner.  May that lovely horse rest in peace. 
This story can be found at: 
http://www.forsythnews.com/section/6/article/10478/

Pit Bulls Kill Horse  http://www.forsythnews.com/section/6/article/10478/

Take Care,

Tuck the Law Dog

Disgusting Animal Abuse Case-Kern County, Calif.

Taken from the Animal Legal Defense Fund website--Send a letter to the District Attorney: See info below! This happened on or about August 31, 2011.

Dog's Severed Leg Amputated -- Charges Pending

(Kern County, CA) Discovered by animal control agents on the evening of August 31, 2011, the mutilated black lab mix named "Onyx" remains in guarded condition after extensive amputation surgery. Alberto Castenada and Maria Banuelos have been charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly severing the dog’s leg and allowing the gross injury to go untreated.

Particular thanks go to Kern County Animal Control and Friends of the Kern County Animal Shelters Foundation – their cooperative efforts in the face of such an immediate need are to be commended.

Take Action!

Complete the form to the right to send a polite letter to the Kern County District Attorney, encouraging vigorous prosecution of the case, with a strong and meaningful sentence sought upon conviction. If you are a registered voter in Kern County, California, please include that information in your letter.

Local residents are encouraged to support the prosecution by attending the court proceedings. Both defendants are currently scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing on September 13, 2011. (Always contact the Court to confirm court dates and locations as they are subject to change.)

Clerk of the Kern County Superior Court
Arvin/Lamont Branch
12022 Main Street
Lamont, CA 93241
661-868-5393
www.co.kern.ca.us/courts/crim_index_case_info_cal.asp
Case #s:
LF008820A - Alberto Castenada
LF008820B - Maria Alamillo Banuelos


Subject:

Your Letter:
Alberto Castenada and Maria Banuelos of Kern County have been charged with felony animal cruelty for allegedly severing a dog's leg and allowing the gross injury to go untreated. The mutilated black lab mix named "Onyx" remains in guarded condition after extensive amputation surgery.

There is no place for such sadistic abuse in a civilized society. Please send a clear message to the Kern County community that animal abuse is illegal and will not be tolerated. Please prosecute Castenada and Banuelos to the fullest extent of the law, and seek a meaningful sentence upon conviction.

Send e-mails to: (see Legal Defense Fund website for more info)
The Honorable Lisa Green, District Attorney
Kern County
1215 Truxtun Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Take care my friend Onyx--I pray you have a speedy recovery.

Tuck the Law Dog

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