Howllo Fellow Hound and Victory Lovers: Breaking news just in from the Humane Society of the United States.

The Humane Society of the United States
KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE CRACKS DOWN ON ANIMAL TORTURE
April 28, 2008
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Dear Cathy,

I wanted to share with you great news for animals in Kentucky.
S.B. 58, “Romeo’s Law,” passed by the Legislature mere moments
before it adjourned for the year on April 15. And with Governor
Steve Beshear’s signature, Romeo’s Law has now become a reality.

Lawmakers named S.B. 58 “Romeo’s Law,” in honor of an
8-month-old yellow Labrador retriever who was beaten in Pulaski
County. Neighbors taped the tragedy, resulting in the arrest of
Ronald Shawn Turner. He was later found guilty of animal cruelty
and a judge sentenced him to pay a fine and serve time in
prison. With the new law, it will be a felony to torture a dog
or cat resulting in serious physical injury or death.

Public support for the bill was overwhelming, according to
Pamela Rogers, Kentucky State Director for The HSUS. “The
legislative message lines were overflowing with calls from HSUS
members and other animal protection groups and citizens from all
over the state,” she said. “They wanted legislators to know that
Kentuckians really care about the humane treatment of animals.”

Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sincerely,

Mike Markarian
Executive Vice President
The Humane Society of the United States

P.S. You can help secure even more victories for animals by
telling your friends and family to join our online community.
The more people we can reach on animal protection issues, the
better our chances for future successes.
https://community.hsus.org/ct/GdwZgxF1cRY4/

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More Good News Later…..Cat, Chaps and Emma

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