Ensure Tougher Laws & Penalties to Protect All Animals in Washington
- by: Sue Lee
- recipient: Washington State Legislators
All intentional animal cruelty crimes deserve to culminate with felony charges and strict penalties. Most states like Washington vary in their laws, charges and penalties when it comes to crimes against defenseless animals. Read more on their animal cruelty at https://asci.uvm.edu/equine/law/cruelty/wa_cruel.htm, and http://animalsnorthwest.com/washington-animal-laws/, plus laws, charges and penalties nationwide at http://www.straypetadvocacy.org/PDF/AnimalCrueltyLaws.pdf.
State leaders need to take a stand for the voiceless and make more of an impact in protecting them. The only way to do so is through tougher laws, charges and penalties. I propose that any and all offenses against an animal be classified as a felony. Along with the felony offense and appropriate consequences, the offender would be listed as a registered animal abuser that would prevent future mistreatment, ownership and encounters with any animals for a lifetime, guaranteed. Strict measurements need to be taken and fully enforced in order to put an end to such animal cruelty. It should be common knowledge in present day that abusing any animal in any manner is cruel and unjust. This is not a new issue and humans needs to be held accountable for any actions against these living creatures. The respect and care of animals should begin with our youth, teaching them that animals are not objects without feelings. Provide stricter penalties against any human who commits an intentional form of animal abuse in any manner and give these defenseless creatures the protection they deserve.
There should never be any second chances when it comes to stand up for defenseless animals that cannot protect themselves. The purpose of this petition is to urge the Washington State Legislators to take a stand by implementing tougher animal cruelty laws, charges and penalties that will make a huge impact in providing animals the protection they deserve. You can help my efforts by signing and sharing this petition, adding your own thoughts and comments in favor of those without a voice.
Washington State Legislators - It should be common knowledge in present day that abusing any animal in any manner is cruel and unjust. This is not a new issue and humans needs to be held accountable for any actions against these living creatures. Whatever the extent, any offense against a living, breathing defenseless animals warrants no less than a felony offense. I propose that any and all offenses against an animal be classified as a felony. Along with the felony offense and appropriate consequences, the offender would be listed as a registered animal abuser that would prevent future mistreatment, ownership and encounters with any animals for a lifetime, guaranteed. Strict measurements need to be taken and fully enforced in order to put an end to such animal cruelty. It should be common knowledge in present day that abusing any animal in any manner is cruel and unjust. This is not a new issue and humans needs to be held accountable for any actions against these living creatures. The respect and care of animals should begin with our youth, teaching them that animals are not objects without feelings. Provide stricter penalties against any human who commits an intentional form of animal abuse in any manner and give these defenseless creatures the protection they deserve.
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