Prevention of Extreme Cruelty to Dogs, Cats and Horses Act

The Prevention of Extreme Cruelty to Dogs, Cats and Horses Act is continuing to go forward! The proposed “Prevention of Extreme Cruelty to Dogs, Cats and Horses Act” would make it a class C felony to “maliciously and intentionally” burn, poison, crush, skin or otherwise severely harm any dog, cat or horse.

Secretary of State Al Jaeger has a week to review the proposed initiated measure and approve it for circulation. Supporters then would have until Aug. 8 to get about 13,500 petition signatures to get the measure on the November general election ballot.

The proposed law includes exceptions involving “customary practice in production agriculture,” lawful medical research and actions taken to protect a person’s life or property.

For more information check out the rest of the article cited above in the Grand Forks Herald.