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CHANGE ANIMAL RIGHTS LAWS

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  • Feb 13th, 2017
    Laurie M. from Morris, NY signed.
  • Feb 9th, 2017
    Sandra R. from Riegelsville, PA writes:
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    We need to stop shelters that kill dogs simply becase. everyday i see another sweet dog on their kill list. These dogs re sweet young and they are entitled to their lives. We dont do this to people. Why do we do this to dogs? We need to e the voice ot these sweet babies. Pleae pass laws that stop shelters from killing dogs. Please pass laws to protect ALL dogs and give them their right to their own life. It is wrong on so many levels! I beg you to pass laws to make all dog shelters no kill shelters..please!!!
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  • Feb 7th, 2017
    Chantel G. from Jacksonville, FL signed.
  • Feb 6th, 2017
    Someone from Fargo, ND writes:
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    Stop abuse of farm animals. Stop dairy farmer abuse of cows. It should be illegal to separate a calf from its cow mother. Cows should not be subject to constant milking by machine. Restrictions should be in place that do not harm the animal or allow cruelty.
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  • Feb 4th, 2017
    barry s. from Bedford, TX writes:
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    What can we do?
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  • Feb 4th, 2017
    carol s. from Bedford, TX writes:
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    Help the God's creatures that no voice????
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  • Feb 2nd, 2017
    Stephanie C. from Sylmar, CA signed.
  • Jan 19th, 2017
    Someone from Colorado Springs, CO writes:
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    Those who torture, abuse and mutilate animals shall receive the same done unto them.
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  • Jan 18th, 2017
    Someone from Hampton, VA writes:
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    I think that no one should not have more than two type of animals at any one time.
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  • Jan 16th, 2017
    Mary G. from Bradenton, FL writes:
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    i think people should have to register their pets and if any harm comes to them or they are caught mistreating their pets, they should serve jail time. Pets are not yard ornaments, they need to be taken in out of the cold and heat fresh food and water every day. They should not be put in the back of a pick up truck in the hot bed or chained to the tool box. We desperately need to change the animal cruelty laws to be more specific with harsher punishment to owners.
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  • Jan 16th, 2017
    Someone from Franklin, IN writes:
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    Poor scared kitten tied up and set on fire by a evil 29 yr old in Crawfordsville Ind. a fireman found her still alive and took her to a vet! They tried everything but she died after suffering terrible pain!!! I want the laws changed so that the person responsible is given lots of jail time and had to pay at least &5000! This cannot go on !
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  • Jan 14th, 2017
    ROARKE B. from Elkridge, MD signed.
  • Jan 13th, 2017
    ETHEL R. from Parlin, NJ writes:
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    TOO MUCH TOO SOON , BUT A GREAT PLAN
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  • Jan 7th, 2017
    Anette P. from Fairfield, IA writes:
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    I live in Iowa. I want to help, what can I do?. I have seen enough of all of this and there has to be others like us. With connection there is true power for change. Let me know what else I can do to get more numbers for this action to happen!!
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  • Jan 1st, 2017
    Leimomi C. from San Antonio, TX signed.
  • Dec 29th, 2016
    Beverly P. from Lockport, NY writes:
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    A federal court in Grand Rapids, Michigan, ruled that police can shoot a dog while entering a home if the animal "MOVES OR BARKS" in the officer?s presence https://ca.news.yahoo.com/video/police-shoot-dog-moves. This law needs to be changed to fit circumstances, it cannot be allowed to moved forward !!!
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  • Dec 16th, 2016
    Kathleen N. from Eddyville, KY signed.
  • Dec 12th, 2016
    Dyam M. from Fort Lauderdale, FL writes:
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    These heinous crimes should be punishable in the same way as traffickers up to and including the death penalty.
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  • Dec 10th, 2016
    Dianna B. from Nottingham, MD signed.
  • Dec 3rd, 2016
    Marie A. B. from Woodland Hills, CA writes:
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    Animals that are documented abuse cases should never be returned to the owners. But unfortunately they are barbecue animals are considered personal property. This law needs to change.
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  • Nov 29th, 2016
    Christine F. from Milwaukee, WI writes:
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    I think they need to change the law on animal abuse. How can the law not see that animals are a big part of this world they save peoples lifes they even work for the police. I find it on believable that people do the sickest things to animals and hurt them in unbleaveable ways and they get a ticket. What is that they say that a person that hurts animals also will end up hurting people. Well they should of stoped it when they hurt that animal in the first place. Also i think that animal shelter should not be playing god what gives them the right to end a animals life just because they didnt find a home in two weeks. They should never have that right aless the animal is dieing and there is nothing at all they can do just like a person. I have watch on on line people that take a dog or cat or so and they put there all in saving them when most places would of just kill them .that is how it should be. The law needs to change time are not like they use to be. People do the most horrible things to animals and the law is letting them. Its not right.. and it will not charge atell the law helps it. And if people that hurt animals do end up hurting people to then maybe changing the law on animals will also save someones life to. And if they dont think that they should change the law send a little time on line and you can see the things people are doing to animals and just getting away with it. And when your done you will see why it should be changed its horrible and sick and its not right. Qhat if it was you that they did it to and no one did nothing would you want it to stop?? Anyone that feels the same say it out loud help change this law. Look at your pet you love and ask your self would you want some one to hurt your pet. What if your dog or what ever got lose and when you found it he had his legs cut off from some sick person would you feel his pain would you cry but most of all wouldn't you want that person that did it to pay .. i know i would my dogs are like my kids they are a part of my family. Are yours?? Help change this law for all the animals that are being missed treated..thank you for careing..
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  • Nov 28th, 2016
    Bill T. from Crawfordsville, IN writes:
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    I passionately agree! Anyone who abuses and neglects any animal intentionally has mental illness. Our laws that are supposed to protect animals are a joke. We need laws that stop abuse to animals now. Judges need to order mental health evaluations to all animal abusers sentenced in court. Also ordered never to own a animal or be around animals. Judges who hand down light sentences should be held accountable and be at risk of impeachment. A National Animal Abuse Registry needs to be put in place in every state. If jail/prison time should be mandatory to those sentenced of animal abuse and restitution ordered for all expenses incurred. Its got to stop NOW! Don't let "out of site, out of mind" dictate your empathy of this problem. Become an agent of change and take action today. God Bless our animals.
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  • Nov 25th, 2016
    Maria S. from Lynn Haven, FL writes:
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    Please stop the killing and abuse
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  • Nov 23rd, 2016
    Madison E. from Faribault, MN signed.
  • Nov 21st, 2016
    Someone from Durango, CO writes:
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    Anyone who abuses an animal intentionally has mental illness. Our laws that are supposed to protect animals are a joke. We need laws that stop abuse to animals now. Judges need to order mental health evaluations to all animal abusers sentenced in court. Also ordered never to own a animal or be around animals. A National Animal Abuse Registry needs to be put in place in every state. If jail/prison time should be manatory to those sentenced of animal abuse and restitution ordered for all expenses incurred. Its got to stop NOW!
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  • Nov 18th, 2016
    Tracey D. from Westminster, MD writes:
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    Congress passes a thousand laws per year. We need federal laws passed to protect animals. There are so many people that are not okay with the weak laws that are currently supposed to protect animals and yet sufficient protection laws are still not implemented. These laws should not be at the state level either because it should not be okay in any state to neglect, abuse or discard animals. I want federal laws passed by Congress. Schools also need to teach compassion and kindness. My taxes pay for the school system and if kids have to learn how to run around a track in Gym then they should definitely have to learn how to be compassionate and kind. This is something that has nothing to do with religion and everything to do with the survival and evolution of the human race. Change! I want change!
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  • Nov 17th, 2016
    Abby F. from Edinburg, TX writes:
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    Ok. So what do we do? Where do we start? I know everyone here agrees, but I haven't seen anything on how to change this. Do we petition? Do we go to congress? How can we stop this once and for all? The shelters in my city, mine included, are severely overfilled. The solution is NOT more animal shelters, it's killing the root of the problem: ignorance, irresponsibility, and extremely weak punishments to the people committing animal cruelty.
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  • Nov 15th, 2016
    Luana O. from Milwaukee, WI writes:
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    I think this would be the greatest way to do this. I love animals and I started to do net working 8years ago. Then started getting sick and with each poor abused neglected baby no matter how young or old the animal was I would cry my self sick my family took over I am giving it one last TRY between this and the president elect Trump pleading for help.
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  • Nov 7th, 2016
    Gen A. from redondo beach, CA writes:
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    no more executions for animals by any uses!
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  • Nov 4th, 2016
    Georgina M. from Lancaster, SC writes:
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    It is way past due to set severe laws for those who abuse and neglect animals. There should be longer prison time. Huge fines if people don't spay and neuter their pets...no exceptions! Puppy mills should be all together stopped. There are so many cats and dogs in shelters. Animals should not be put down just because they're not being adopted. There should be some kind of background check when someone wants to adopt an animal. Far too many animals die each year in the hands of mean and cruel humans. Just the same, far too many are reproduced because humans neglect to spay and neuter...
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  • Oct 22nd, 2016
    Agi K. from Vernon, NJ writes:
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    We need to have severe punishment ,not only financial punishment ,but jail time for people who abuse & neglect animals !! It makes me very sad that human beings can be so cruel to innocent animals who do not have a voice of there own !! They are just like little kids , who need to be protected & cared for , they are NOT toys , no matter if they are young or old ! Old doesn't mean it's not worthy of love & respect ! People have to stop using animals as money making machines cos they are NOT ! People need to stop buying animals from stores & go to shelters where there are so many wonderful animals old & young just waiting to find a new home , where they can be loved & show how much love they have within them even after all the mistreatment they have suffered . Also people have to realize before they commit to surprise the kids for Christmas with a furry little fuzz - ball , that little baby will grow & will need attention & love , not only while it's cute & fuzzy - as I said they are NOT toys , we need to educate our children of the responsibilities that come from owing a pet ! If you don't want your pet you need to find it a home or ask for help NOT abundant your animal ! I will not stand by quietly if I witness somebody harming an animal , neither will I leave an animal in danger or behind ! What's the matter with people ??? CHANGE THE LAWS !!!!
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  • Oct 19th, 2016
    Someone from Grantsville, UT writes:
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    STOP Animal Abuse and Cruelty!!! Laws need to be stronger. There needs to be an official list (like rapists and sexual offenders have), that is for Animal Abusers to ban them from ever owning an animal again. There needs to be HUGE fines and there needs to be jail time 10-15 years. These precious animals do not have a voice of their own. So I am their voice and I'm telling you this needs to stop. In addition you need to empower people to be able to step in and stop abuse if they witness it, report it and immediately take the animal to a vet for care. I won't stand by and watch people abuse animals. Those that perform these hideous acts, think it's funny and hilarious. It is not. I would prefer the punishment fitting the crime, an eye for an eye. However, Human Rights groups would scream, "IN-HUMAINE", that's right. It is in-humaine, even to animals. Animals can feel everything we can feel; Fear, Pain, Terror, Protect the ones they love, defend their family, Hunger, Thirst, Happiness, Joy, Sadness, just because they walk on all 4's and speak a language we do not understand does not make them any less human than we are. Change the laws!!!
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  • Oct 17th, 2016
    David D. from Winthrop, MA signed.
  • Oct 16th, 2016
    wanda g. from Demorest, GA writes:
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    Living, loving and breathing animals....not property...
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  • Oct 13th, 2016
    Paula R. from Brighton, CO writes:
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    Animals (pets) are like children. They rely on us for their care to keep them alive, much like a baby. If you see neglect/abuse to a child you should/would report. It is no different in the case of an animal. Laws need to be changed regarding cruelty to animals. They are vague and need to be updated. Animals don't have a voice. We are their voice. The difference between a pet and a human is that our pets truely love us unconditionally.
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  • Oct 11th, 2016
    Sally P. from Seattle, WA writes:
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    It is past time for humans to step up and pass laws to protect animals and also punish the abusers with incarceration and online registry. Education for awareness about this issue must be implanted into the grade school curriculums which is the time abusers start manifesting their violent perversions. We need to encourage people to not be afraid to report animal abuse. Animals need and deserver our help!
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  • Oct 9th, 2016
    Lorraine M. from Centereach, NY signed.
  • Oct 9th, 2016
    Lorraine M. from Centereach, NY signed.
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    Lorraine M. from Centereach, NY signed.
  • Sep 26th, 2016
    Someone from Caldwell, ID writes:
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    Humans are selfish animals. They only care about themselves, its time to change that.
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