Local Governments Send Message Animal Protection is Unimportant, By failing to adequately implement and address local animal laws, local governments are also sending the message that animal welfare is not an important issue. 70/3.04 (West 2018) (a new version of this statute is effective June 1, 2018, however it does not change the provision allowing a court to order a convicted animal abuser to forfeit their animals). 70/3.03 (West 2018). Pursuant to Ky. Rev. Ann. One of the most children friendly places we'd ever been. Ann. *No-Reservation Required *Golf Carts can be reserved 24 hours in advance. Ann. Under Section 3.0 of the Act, a person convicted of aggravated cruelty is guilty of a Class 4 felony. Kentucky must improve local county governments and their policies toward animal welfare. Under a bipartisan bill that passed a House committee on Wednesday, Kentuckians who torture a dog or cat could be charged with a felony. [113]Although it is not part of the Act, 720 Ill. Comp. [38] It is up to legislatures to prescribe regulations abridging the recognition of animals as mere property. [115] In addition, the court is permitted to order the defendant not to reside in any household where animals are present, forfeit all animals, and undergo a psychological evaluation or counseling. Stat. [62]As studies have repeatedly shown, children exposed to domestic violence resort to animal cruelty as an easy way of getting back at the world.[63] Animal cruelty is one of the first reactions they have to their abuse experience. In addition to the animal cruelty laws listed above, Kentucky has specific laws that apply to the treatment of companion dogs and cats. Stat. [117] People v. Thornton, 676 N.E.2d 1024, 1026 (1997). In November 2016, Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control (LFACC) worked on a case in which the owners of six snakes moved out and abandoned their pets inside the home. Stat. Section two addresses the need to shift towards more humane standards and examines the reasons animals receive abysmal protections in the legal system. 446.010 (LexisNexis 2017). Kentucky does not have any felony provisions for neglect or abandonment. [196] States that have no limit on the length of their legislative session, such as Ohio and Michigan, have an ample amount of time to realize priorities. [163] The carcasses of the dogs were found in various states of decomposition at the defendants residence. Although the role gender plays in enacting legislation would greatly benefit from further research, it is important to note its impact. It is also important that the law is inclusive of prohibitions to all animals, not just companion animals. [199] According to some legislators, these groups fear a potential slippery slope if animal welfare laws are passed. ; see Ky. Rev. III.A.3 Illinois Has Broad Enforcement Authority. [213] Employees are unable to attend training because the cost of travel to receive training is prohibitive. . [206] Women in State Legislatures for 2016, National Conference of State Legislatures (Sep. 20, 2016), http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/womens-legislative-network/women-in-state-legislatures-for-2016.aspx. New law allows vets to report suspected animal abuse. [127] Additionally, an officer may order security for companion animals and animals used for fighting purposes. Animal Control came and left a note on the door. Stat. Oregon, Maine, California and Rhode Island, ALDFs top ranking states, all contain principal protections applying to most animals. Julie Dolan. [11] See Lad, supra note 8; Daniel Hurst, Pretrial Diversion in Kentucky, Hurst & Hurst, Attorneys at Law (Mar. [127] 510 Ill. Comp. In order for the state to improve as a whole, it is imperative that local governments begin enhancing their regulations, otherwise change will not transpire.Kentucky has a long way to go in improving its ranking as the worst state for animal protection laws. For example, law enforcement officials, states attorneys, and animal control officials all have the authority to investigate humane care allegations. [114] If the offender violates this section in the presence of a person under 18 years old or causes the animal to suffer serious physical injury or death, the offender is guilty of a Class 3 felony. [140] 510 Ill. Comp. Most dogfighting offenses fall under cruelty to animals in the first degree. Animal (per KRS 321.181) means any animal EXCEPT human beings. A Kentucky woman is facing animal cruelty charges after about 300 animals -dead and alivewere discovered at an alleged puppy mill in Adair County. 525.125, cruelty to animals in the first degree is a Class D felony. [55] According to a 2014 study, 43-50% of school shooters started out by torturing animals. 1, 2014), http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/womens-legislative-network/women-in-state-legislatures-for-2014.aspx; Women in State Legislatures: 2013 Legislative Session, National Conference of State Legislatures (Nov. 8, 2013),http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/womens-legislative-network/women-in-state-legislatures-for-2013.aspx; Women in State Legislatures: 2012 Legislative Session, National Conference of State Legislatures (Sep. 17, 2012), http://www.ncsl.org/legislators-staff/legislators/womens-legislative-network/women-in-state-legislatures-2012.aspx. Ann. [73] Best and Worst States for Animal Protection Laws, 2017 Report Released, Animal Legal Defense Fund (Jan. 18, 2018), http://aldf.org/press-room/press-releases/best-worst-states-animal-protection-laws-2017-report-released/. [113] 510 Ill. Comp. The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. Section two also addresses the need to recognize animals as more than mere property and explores the correlation between animal cruelty and human violence. Ann. Ann. Under the law, animal cruelty in the first-degree (a class D felony) occurs when a person causes four-legged animals to fight for pleasure or profit. 5/12-35 makes sexual conduct or sexual contact with an animal guilty of a Class 4 felony. Reasons Animals Are Unprotected In Kentucky, In order to begin the process of implementing change and enhancing the protections provided to Kentuckys animals, one must first ascertain the reasons for the states inadequate laws. Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards. Stat. III.A.2 Illinois Contains Numerous Felony Provisions for Animal Cruelty. how local authorities tend to interpret those laws, ordinances in your local community that may apply to your situation, how you might recover your pet if authorities have already taken it, and. 70/3.02 (West 2018). Ann. Stat. Punishing animal offenders protects humans from violence. Ann. [48] Golden trained by shooting dogs. However, our societys actual treatment of animals often stands in stark contrast to its declarations about our regard for their ethical status. Kentucky lacks felony provisions for animal cruelty, including neglect, sexual assault, and abandonment of an animal. [118] See, e.g., 510 Ill. Comp. [145] Additionally, it is imperative that shelter in cold weather is defined as to allow the animal to maintain its natural body temperature. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating. failure to provide adequate food, drink, space, or veterinary care. Torturing includes the intentional poisoning of a dog or cat. Stat. Ann. Ann. And even if the owners behavior isnt against the law or an ordinance, the humane society may be able to do something to correct the problem. Stat. For Susan Malcomb, and others like her, the lack of swift prosecution is only the beginning of the systematic disappointment that she will experience. From the ominously slow-moving sloths and tortoises to dingoes and wolves, this amazing zoo has something to awe and inspire everyone. [229] Illinois torture statute mandates such evaluations. Ann. [32] While the Ammons argued that Hair Bear was valued as a beloved and devoted pet, the court held that Hair Bear had no market value. [229] See 510 Ill. Comp. Check with your citys animal control department for information about these local rules. [78] ALDF Rankings, supra note 15, at 20. [26] Thus, the property status of animals renders any balancing required under the humane treatment principle or animal welfare laws useless, because what is really being balanced are property owners interests against the interests of their animal property. The Legal Intelligencer (Dec. 19, 2016), http://www.thelegalintelligencer.com/home/id=1202775104873/Can-Courts-Consider-the-Interests-of-Animals?mcode=1202615324341&curindex=0&slreturn=20170011191238. Ann. staff@kentuckyspca.org. of this site is subject to additional This Section addresses the states legislative processes and procedures and explores how local governments may be sending the message that animal protection is unimportant in Kentucky. In 1990, the park was opened by Bill and Judy Austin to the public. [122] A person convicted under this Section is guilty of a Class B misdemeanor; however, [a] second or subsequent violation is a Class 4 felony, with every day that a violation continues constituting a separate offense.[123] The repeat offender provisions in the Illinois serve as a deterrent to future abuses.One of Illinois many strengths in its animal protection laws include its numerous options of felony provisions. [188] Furthermore, parts of Kentucky maintain the traditional view that animals are property to be utilized.[189] Some legislatures reflect these same views and may not view animals as important enough to protect beyond current laws written to protect property. [129] The apartment manager informed the police that she had been inside the apartment, where she found a dog inside of a cage so small that the dog could not stand up. [201]Gender differences may also contribute to the lack of animal protection laws getting moved through legislation. 70/2.01(West 2018). Torture of only a dog or cat is simply a misdemeanor and only rises to a Class D felony for subsequent offenses if the dog or cat suffers physical injury as a result of the torture or if the dog or cat suffers serious physical injury or death as a result of the torture.[158]Cruelty to any animal other than a dog or cat is just a misdemeanor in Kentucky. 70/3.01, 70/3.02 (West 2018). Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. [240] Stephan Otto, Crime & Punishment in Kentucky, Animal Legal Defense Fund (Oct. 26, 2009), http://aldf.org/blog/crime-punishment-in-kentucky/. 534.040 (LexisNexis 2017). Kentucky Down Under is an Australia-themed animal park located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, United States.. Stat. [1] University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. Also, local municipalities may have their own regulations on dogs and other pets. [147] Because Kentucky law lacks basic care definitions, many counties have trouble prosecuting things as simple as the need to provide shelter for an animal. [42] Belinda Abraham, When Kids Kill, LinkedIn (Sept. 26, 2017), https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/when-kids-kill-belinda-abraham/. Lawmakers in Kentucky are considering at least three animal-related bills during the 2021 legislative session. [12] See Interview with Kathryn Callahan, supra note 10..; See Worst case of animal abuse ends in probation, Cincinnati.com (Jan. 29, 2015), https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2015/01/28/pendleton-county-animal-cruelty/22483809/. [73] Kentuckys sentencing policies and statutes reflect its deficiency as the worst ranked state for animal protection law. For animal bite reports, stray animal pickup and barking dog complaints in any other County in Kentucky, please contact your local Police or Sheriff's Department at their non-emergency number so they can reach your local animal shelter for assistance. Local county governments must address inadequate shelters and provide proper funding. 17, 2017), http://www.14news.com/story/25146393/indictment-in-shooting-of-collie-in-daviess-co-ky. [8] Lad, The Arrow Fund: Targeting Animal Cruelty (Aug. 25, 2014), http://thearrowfund.org/lad/. ; Sara Celi, 49 Dead Horses Found on Pendleton Co. Farm, FOX19 Now (last visited Mar. Stat. [170] Andrew Wolfson, Bill would ban sex with pets, not other animals, courier-journal (Jan. 10, 2017), http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-legislature/2017/01/09/bill-would-ban-sex-pets-not-other-animals/96262280/. Kentuckys torture statute is similarly restrictive. 70/10 (West 2018). Stat. [10] Interview with Kathryn Callahan, Kentucky State Director (Feb. 28, 2017). According to a recent study conducted by the ALDF, Kentucky ranks last out of the 50 states for its animal protection laws, for the eleventh year in a row. [215] Such lack of permanent well trained employees results in inconsistent and undependable staff to care for the animals. Stat. History: Amended 2017 Ky. Acts ch. [128] 510 Ill. Comp. [223] ALDF Rankings, supra note 15, at 11; Ky. Rev. [9] Ky. Rev. Kentucky outlaws various forms of intentional or wanton mistreatment of animals, including: In order to be considered a crime, the mistreatment must be cruel or result in the animal's injury. Not surprisingly, for the eleventh year in a row, Kentucky has ranked last in the Animal Legal Defense Funds (ALDF) Animal Protection Laws Rankings. IV.B. [109] ALDF Rankings, Supra note 15, at 11. 1, effective June 29, 2017. Stat. In doing so, the legislature should take animal issues more seriously. Kentucky still ranked 47th for animal protection laws. [148]Animal, as defined under Ky. Rev. But its only a misdemeanor to watch a dog fight or to provoke other animals to fight for entertainment or profit. [30]An annoyed neighbor picked up Hair Bear and delivered him to the county dog warden, where Hair Bear was shot and killed. As one scholar states, [c]ruelty is incompatible with a caring, moral society where empathy is a venerable quality.[21] Nonetheless, society has the potential to better animals lives by enacting and enforcing higher standards for them.[22]. ; Ky. Rev. 3 The Animal Welfare Act may be found at 7 U.S.C . 12, 2014, 4:15 PM), http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/collie-shot-face-kentucky-dies-months-jaw-removed-owner-charged-article-1.1827553. [107] The prohibitions are not limited to select species but apply to every living creature, domestic or wild.[108] The Act also includes provisions for psychological counseling, and even mandates it on certain occasions. Ann. [185] One reason for this is that animals are in competition with other critical human issues, which are pertinent in Kentucky. Additionally, Illinois statutes are strong because they contain provisions enhancing the charges for repeat offenders, give courts the option, and sometimes require, psychological counseling for offenders. [18] One poll found that half of all American pet owners consider their pets as much a part of the family as any person in the household. Ann. 6/25/18 I gave the dogs food and water and noticed a open wound from scratching on black dogs left front shoulder. House Bill 103 would redefine what torture, physical injury and serious physical injury or infirmity of Ann. To Kentucky Representative Kevin Bratcher, R-Louisville, for introducing a bill to help increase the penalty for animal cruelty. Section four seeks to ascertain the causes for the harsh treatment of animals in Kentucky. [227] 510 Ill. Comp. [17] In 2016, Americans spent an estimated $66.75 billion dollars on their pets. NBC and mint juleps; "The Run for the Roses," "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." Ann. The acts specified in this section shall not constitute cruelty to animals under KRS 525.125 or 525.130. [182] Thus, a veterinarian is essentially required to be complicit in acts of animal abuse or neglect unless an investigation is somehow initiated.Kentucky law contains no provisions requiring any non-animal-related agencies or professionals to report suspected animal cruelty, has insufficient humane agent provisions, and has no duty mandating peace officers to execute animal protection laws. [28] Francione, supra note 22 at xxiv-xxv. 70/3 (LexisNexis 2017). Stat. Ann. 70/3 provides that shelter must be adequate to protect the animal from weather conditions. [174], III.B.3 Kentuckys Humane Officers Lack Broad Enforcement Authority. Ann. [192] In odd-numbered years, session may not exceed thirty legislative days. 525.125 (West 2017). A number of Kentuckys legislators and humane officers have stated that Kentuckys legislative process and the inadequacy of local governments to dedicate resources to animal protection, among other things, significantly contribute to the states poor stance on animal protection laws.[183]. T. L, Ch. [121] 510 Ill. Comp. Animal Protection Laws Rankings, Animal Legal Defense Fund, http://aldf.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Rankings-Report-2015.pdf. [208]In improving Kentuckys stance on animal welfare, amending the legislative process and procedures and contributing more energy to animal law is a crucial step in the progression. [204] Harold A. Herzog, Gender Differences in Human-Animal Interactions: A Review, Anthrozoos (Feb. 13, 2007), http://wpmedia.vancouversun.com/2010/11/gender.pdf. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. If youre concerned about conditions at a puppy mill or pet shop, contact the nearest office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It remains, however, that a dog is property, not a family member.[34] Additionally, the court stated that [a]lthough dogs are considered property, the protection afforded them under the law is uniquely limited.[35]Modern courts recognize that personal pets generally do not fit within the traditional property law principles. [72] Ky. Rev. Hunting groups have opposed animal welfare bills for fear they could lead to a ban on hunting, while farmers have expressed concern they could run afoul of bestiality laws while artificially inseminating livestock. [8]The prosecution did not believe they could secure a conviction in Beauchamps trial due to Kentuckys problematic felony torture statute, Ky. Rev. [239]Kentuckys current statutory stance on animal protection is unacceptable. There are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74.1 million pet cats in the U.S. where 20 men and women are assaulted per minute (an average of around 10 million a year). [195] For example, Ohio and Michigan have no limits on their session length. In order to catch up to societys values, Kentucky must provide more adequate protections to animals. Another reason Illinois ranks so highly in ALDFs rankings is the states multitude of felony provisions available for offenders. Ann. Stat. Harold and Jennifer Campbell each faces 51 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty. [5] After a grueling four-month recovery battle, Lad passed away. [126] Any law enforcement officer making an arrest under Sections 3.013.03 may lawfully take possession of some or all of the companion animals in the possession of the offender. A failure of laws to protect animals from abuse and neglect allows this depraved behavior to go unchecked. [75] The report assesses the strength of each jurisdictions animal protection laws and assigns a score based on fifteen different categories of animal protection. An animal is defined as every living creature, domestic or wild, but does not include man.[97]TheAct goes on to define owners duties in 510 Ill. Comp. [4] By the time he was found, approximately one week after he was intentionally mutilated, a massive infection had set in and most of his lower jaw had to be removed. 525.125 (West 2017). 70/2.09 (West 2018). 525.135 (West 2017). [95] 510 Ill. Comp. . Certain groups, including hunting, farming, and dog breeding groups, lobby extensively against animal welfare legislation. 525.125 (West 2017). (Jan. 16, 2017). Stat. [191] In even-numbered years, sessions may not exceed sixty legislative days. [22] See Vicki Deisner, ASPCA, Presentation Regarding Regional Legislation and National Trends for Animal Welfare (2012). Penalties are further limited to specific species of animals. [24] Gary L. Francione, Introduction to Animal Rights: Your Child or the Dog? [61] Not surprisingly, some states have implemented statutes increasing penalties for abuse committed in front of a minor. Stat. Stat. I called animal control. [14] These are just two examples of the inadequate protections afforded to the animals of Kentucky. [224] Courts are not required to restrict future ownership of animals after a conviction. [21] Dr. Harold Hovel, The Connection Between Animal Abuse and Human Violence, New York State Humane Association (2015), http://www.nyshumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Connection_Animal_And_Human_Abuse.pdf. II. Stat. 70/10:Upon receiving a complaint of a suspected violation of this Act, a Department investigator, any law enforcement official, or an approved humane investigator may, for the purpose of investigating the allegations of the complaint, enter during normal business hours upon any premises where the animal or animals described in the complaint are housed or kept, provided such entry shall not be made into any building which is a persons residence, except by search warrant or court order. [64] Fighting animal cruelty can save many lives, prevent human and animal suffering, help protect children and elders from domestic violence, and lead to far less human violence overall. [147] 510 Ill. 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