Animal Abuse in Chesapeake, Virgina -On October 10, 1999, a beloved cat was tortured and senselessly killed. This web site is dedicated to her memory, in the hopes that her death will help awaken society to the horrors of animal abuse. Please spread the word about this, and sign the Petition!
"Alert the Media!" - This is a letter that we think impresses upon the news media the need to treat these cases as a growing problem - and one that needs to be brought into national exposure. The goal is a mass mailing to each of the major television news media (ABC, CBS, and NBC), requesting prime time exposure about the severity of animal abuse. The hope is that the more attention brought to the public about this issue will provide the fuel we need to get the laws changed.
Animal Abuse - Misdemeanor or Felony? - Click on your state to find out more information. Here you will also find the current legislation being proposed in your state, if any, regarding animals.
Pet Cruelty and Other Issues -The Humane Society of the United States
New York State Animal Cruelty Laws -Suffolk County SPCA
ASPCA New York Page -NY and national animal issues
Animal Concerns -Deals with different issues relating to animals throughout the United States
Voice Your Opinions -ASPCA
Animal Abuse is a Warning Sign, and Should be Considered a Serious Crime! - Examples of the fact that many serial killers have a history of animal abuse.
Help Make Animal Abuse a Felony in Your State -How many more studies and statistics do prosecutors, judges, legislators, etc. need to see?..
text from "CNN Interactive" Article - Jury: Stray cat slaughter merits only a misdemeanor (from November 7, 1997) - This article about the tragedy at Noah's Ark Animal Shelter in Fairfield Iowa, helps to demonstrate why the laws in this country need to be changed.
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way it's animals are treated." - Gandhi
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The music with this page is "Whiter Shade of Pale".