Voice Your Opinion About Tougher Animal Laws.

source: source: http://www.hsus.org/.

It seems that since the arrest, conviction and longer than expected sentence for quarterback Michael Vick, new laws are being introduced to strengthen the animal cruelty laws in all states. Activist are riding the huge wave of national publicity trying to get tougher laws on the books for people who organize and/or watch animal fights. Also to give law enforcement more power to find and arrest them.

Virginia has been in the news quite a bit lately starting with the Vick fiasco. Then a huge puppy mill was busted. Over a 1,000 dogs were found in cages and deplorable conditions. "The Humane Society estimates that 40,000 people nationwide are involved in organized dog-fighting, with an additional 100,000 people involved at the street level." In total, they fight more than 250,000 dogs each year. Remember that total. Your voice to your congressman/woman will work. Just email or write and let them know how you feel about the slackness of laws on animal abuse.

WV is one of the most prolific dog fighting states out there. Bet you didn't know that. But, sadly, it is true. Plus, our state was in the spotlight this year when a puppy mill was raided and over 700 dogs were found in horrid conditions. This kennel had been run since the 60's. I personally, have tried to get her stopped, but at the time I was trying, I didn't have any pull with anyone. I was just someone who "didn't know what she was talking about," back then. But now, I have the HSUS behind me, and this great opportunity with my blog. So, please, if you see anything that isn't right, call your local authorities or animal control.

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