As animal abuse cases rose by almost 40% in two years in Connecticut, lawmakers are eyeing stronger penalties and a statewide ...

A proposed legislation, named Aimee's Law, is intended to bolster protections for animals by maintaining a registry of convicted animal abusers. This law is in response to the upsetting tale ...

GENESEO, N.Y. (WROC) – On Wednesday, the Livingston County Board of Supervisors passed a motion to establish a county-wide “animal abuse registry” through the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office.

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two women in Wilton who are facing dozens of animal cruelty charges are now without their home as it has been deemed a health hazard by town officials. On Tuesday night ...

Animal abuse. It's a troubling crime, and the numbers are troubling in the Palmetto State.South Carolina ranks 40th out of 50 ...

Florida's new statewide animal abuse database is live with 1,668 names, allowing pet sellers and rescue organizations to screen applicants before they hand over a pet to a former animal abuser. The ...

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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Part of a new Florida law takes effect Jan. 1 that aims to make it easier to find out if a person wanting to adopt a dog or cat has a history of animal abuse. Back in May, ...