Newsy Tuesday: petOffenders Defends Pets Rights With A New Civilian Pet Abuse Registry
I t’s the sad truth that way too often now we hear of animals being abandoned, neglected, abused, and those who are repeatedly surrendered by their supposed caregivers; whether it is on the news, in our social media feeds, or by someone we know witnessing someone causing harm to an animal, any animal. It brings to mind a fitting quote by actor Richard Gere, " As custodians of the planet it is our responsibility to deal with all species with kindness, love, and compassion. That these animals suffer through human cruelty is beyond understanding. Please help to stop this madness.” While there are sources people can reach out to, such as their local police department, dog control officer, a reputable rescue, the Humane World for Animals (formerly the Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA, etc., but even if/when they can remove the pet(s) in danger, many times the abuse or abandonment is something that is not registered anywhere. So, what happen...