8/23/2017
by News Department on 08/23/17Animal Abuse Law...
Tougher laws are just days away for Pennsylvania's animal abuse enforcement.
Governor Tom Wolf signed the legislation in June. Several instances of animal abuse will now be considered felonies under the new law, which previously were misdemeanors.
Five key components of the legislation are improved tethering stipulations and conditions for outdoor dogs, added protections for horses, increased penalties for animal abuse, ensuring convicted animal abusers forfeit abused animals to a shelter, and civil immunity for veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
The law will change August 28th when Act 10 of 2017 takes effect and strengthens Pennsylvania's animal cruelty laws.
