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The Inspiration
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Home | Sign the Petition | Write a Letter | My Inspiration | About
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When
looking at current cruelty cases and comparing laws across the US, I found an alarming imbalance; thus inspiring the desire
to amend the law, and ensure those guilty of these offenses will be punished and receive the counseling they clearly need.
As an animal lover and enthusiast, I was horrified when I read about
the willful cruelty that had been maliciously inflicted on an innocent kitten. To learn more about Adam, and his recovery
effort, visit www.pressdemocrat.com
Further upsetting, is the law with regard to animal cruelty. While California
does have a felony provision for animal cruelty cases, in many instances it will be charged, or plea bargained down to a misdemeanor,
a much less serious offense. The absolute maximum penalty for an animal cruelty conviction in California
is a sentence of 3 years and fine of $20,000. Keep in mind however, that with good behavior and work time adjustments, an
individual will likely serve less than 2 years incarcerated. Ensure this range is increased, and offenders will serve up to
6 years for comitting these autrocities. Compare California to just several other states:
A state as progressive
as California must amend this law, to ensure the individuals responsible for these atrocities are properly punished.
By signing Adam's Amendment petition, we are taking the first step to fix this imbalance and seek justice for our animals
by amending this law. Please show local legislators citizens will not tolerate animal abuse cases, and encourage longer
prison ranges.
The underlying message is simple; abusing animals is a serious crime, and people
who torture and mutilate animals are deeply disturbed. The punishment for these offeses must fit the crime. A study
conducted by Northeastern University and the Massachusetts SPCA found that
people who abuse animals are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against humans. The majority
of inmates scheduled to be executed for murder at California’s San Quentin penitentiary “practiced” their
crimes on animals.
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There are over 745 active animal
abuse cases in California. Below are a few samples of the atrocities that individuals commit.
Cats and
dogs are not the only ones abused, all animals need our help. The links below provide horror stories of animals abused.
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Never doubt that a small group
of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. - Margaret Mead
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