Abuse can take many forms, including physical violence; leaving animals outdoors without proper food, water, or shelter; denying animals adequate nutrition or veterinary care; keeping large numbers of animals in dirty conditions (hoarding); and leaving animals behind in abandoned homes.
The city of Utica will be hosting a puppy parade April 24 in honor of national Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month. The city had a similar event when the Utica Dog Park was opened to the public for the first time last September.
Photo provided by Gus Calandrino
Utica to host puppy parade during Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
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UTICA The city of Utica will be hosting a puppy parade this month at Grant Park in honor of national Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month.
April is widely recognized by many national and local organizations as a time to renew awareness of the issue of animal cruelty. Utica will spread this awareness with a memorable parade.
SALT LAKE CITY Animal welfare advocates with Salt Lake County Animal Services are calling for harsher criminal penalties for those who intentionally injure animals after a dog was kidnapped last month and lit on fire. Dixie s Law, named for a 4-year-old red heeler that died days after getting taken by a family member s ex-boyfriend, would allow for enhanced penalties for premeditated animal abuse cases, said Salt Lake County Animal Services Director Talia Butler. And ideally, where there is time served by that person for the crime they committed, she said.
It would also allow animal services to remove all animals from a home when an owner is found to have abused one animal, she said. Utah law now only allows the abused animal to be taken from the home.