I CAN'T BELIEVE I stayed up half the night to get all this info together and
these are the responses I have received:
It would have been "nice" had the Kansas site said they were all "out to
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lunch." We MUST revisit this when the bill is at issue. I will write to
the previous sponsor, Sen. David Haley, to find out when that will be.
Sorry. Good nite.
Judy.
on 8-20-05 3:43 AM, AnimalVoices at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
AnimalVoicesNews/Alert
LETTER To URGE KANSAS LEGISLATURE TO MAKE
ANIMAL CRUELTY A FELONY
Source/Letters: Kansas City Kansan <marilynf @ kansascitykansan.com>
Link: http://www.kansascitykansan.com/articles/2005/08/18/news/local/news7.txt>
Officials hope to pass animal cruelty law
By MELISSA SHUMAN
Kansan Staff Writer
Last month, another wounded cat was brought into the Greater Humane Society of Kansas City.
Karen Sands, director, said a girl brought in the cat because her boyfriend had tried to strangle it.
"It hasn't recovered yet," she said. "A month ago, it couldn't stand or use the bathroom, so it's a little better. But it hasn't recovered completely and it may never recover."
Recent violence against animals in Kansas has some officials hoping to pass a law making animal cruelty a felony. In 1997, when a small dog named Scruffy was abused in Kansas City, Kan. Sen. David Haley, D-Kansas City, said he has tried in the past to change the law to make animal cruelty a felony.
"It passed in the House one year, and in the Senate one year, but it's never been passed into law," Haley said.
In Wichita, two puppies were found in the same month in trash dumpsters. One was found with his paws wired and with chemical burns on his skin. Haley said with recent crimes against animal in Wichita, he was hoping that Legislators who didn't vote on the bill the first time would consider it for the next Legislative session.
"In my bill, it would be a felony severity level 9, a non-person felony," he said. "Some people have complained that's not severe enough because it's presumptive probation, and that a first-time offender who is convicted would not get jail time."
Haley said several other states already have laws that make animal cruelty a felony. Missouri and Kansas do not. Local statutes in Kansas City, Kan., also charge the crime as a misdemeanor.
"I believe there's a link between animal abuse and child abuse," Haley said. "All the way up to serial killers. Torturing small animals has long been a gateway to abusing or torturing children or adults."
Jack Jones, director the Unified Government's Animal Control, said the Wyandotte County facility takes in many animals that have been abused or neglected by owners.
"In KCK, the problem is irresponsible pet owners not taking care of animals in hot and cold weather and not getting them proper medical attention," he said.
Jones said a felony charge would hopefully help deter people from abusing or neglecting animals.
"It would make it a lot harder on these people who don't have respect for animals," he said.
Sands said there were several types of abuse: physically harming an animal, not taking proper care of an animal or "animal hoarding"
"With some pet owners, they mean well but they take in too many strays," she said. "They get overpopulated and the owners can't physically take care of them. When you get too many animals in a house, you get health issues. Those people think they're trying to help, but they just don't understand."
Sands said most of the animals that have been abused in any way are neglected.
"(A felony charge) would be a start," she said. "A slap on the hand isn't going to scare people, but if they hit them in their pocket book or give them jail time, it would make them think twice."
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Kansas State Senators and Representatives
Kansas State Capitol
300 SW 10th St.
Topeka, Kansas 66612
Attn: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Make Animal Cruelty a Felony in Kansas!
Dear Kansas State Senators and Representatives:
I was very encouraged when I read in the Kansas City Kansan that recent increased violence against animals in Kansas has led some officials to hope to pass a law that would make animal cruelty a felony. Sen. David Haley said, "It passed in the House one year, and in the Senate one year, but it's never been passed into law."
Now is the time to pass in both Houses! I don't live in Kansas, but I care about animals, children, and families wherever they reside and want justice and protection for them. Such a felony animal cruelty law will protect people as well as animals.
Please consider:
* There is a demonstrated link between animal abuse and human violence, particularly domestic violence and child abuse. For example, studies demonstrate that between 71% and 83% of women entering shelters report that their partners also abused animals in the home. The abuse of an animal, or causing grave injuries or the death of a family pet, is an indication of seriously escalating family violence.
* Mental health professionals and top law-enforcement officials consider cruelty to animals to be a red flag. According to FBI profilers, the American Psychiatric Association, law-enforcement officials and child-advocacy organizations, people who hurt animals are likely to move on to even bigger "game" -- their fellow humans. Many of the most infamous killers of our time "practiced" on animals.
* The American Psychiatric Association identifies animal abuse as one of the diagnostic criteria for conduct disorders
* Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) uses reports of such crimes in analyzing the threat potential of suspected or known criminals. When asked how many serial killers had a history of abusing animals, FBI supervisory special agent and psychologist Alan Brantley, who was formerly on staff at a maximum security prison said, "The real question should be, how many have not?"
* Experts agree that it is the severity of the behavior -- not the species of the victim that matters.
Further, investigating and prosecuting crimes against animals is an important tool in identifying individuals who are, or may become perpetrators of violent crimes against people. Making extreme and intentional acts of animal cruelty a felony will help interrupt the cycle of violence, which often begins with animal abuse.
I am taking the liberty of providing additional information below my letter, including an article published by the Environmental News Network.
I urge you to take animal abuse seriously in Kansas, and support passage of a felony cruelty bill.
Sincerely,
Your Name and Address
Remember the Animals:
They Don't Vote, But People Who Love Them Do
I'm Pro Animal and I VOTE at the polls and with my checkbook!!!!
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