Advocates are pushing for a bill to bolster Arizona’s animal cruelty laws following a surge in reported cases and a high-profile incident in which 55 maltreated dogs were removed last year from a Chandler residence.Introduced by Sen. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge, and championed by the Arizona Humane Society, Senate Bill 1047 states that a person commits animal cruelty by
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More than 50 dogs were removed from April McLaughlin’s Chandler home last year. After further review of evidence, she was re-arrested early this week on charges related to animal cruelty and abuse.Court documents show that McLaughlin, also known as Skyler McKinley, is accused of neglect, abandonment, and cruel mistreatment of animals.Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell