from ASPCA news-alert -
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Thanks to the support of Texas animal lovers, two new
humane laws are now in place in the Lone Star state. Earlier this month,
the Governor signed the Felony Animal Cruelty bill, which makes five of
ten animal cruelty offenses state felonies. The bill also mandates
psychological counseling for juveniles convicted of cruelty to animals.
And after six years of hard work, the Dangerous Wild Animal bill was
also passed into law. Explains Cile Holloway of the Texas Humane
Legislation Network, "This bill will regulate the ownership of dangerous
wild animals, such as lions, tigers, bears and great apes. Owners will
have to maintain insurance, meet specific caging requirements, care for
the animals as mandated by the Animal Welfare Act and register their
animals locally." Congrats go to Holloway and all News Alert readers who
contacted their legislators on these bills.
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