Animal Abusers Beware

I think this is a wonderful idea. It is something that every state should have. I agree that penalty for animal abuse should be more harsh than it is. It breaks my heart to see animal abuse stories in the newspaper and most of the time the only punishment the abusers get is a fine. An animal has feelings and can experience pain like people so why shouldn't the punishment be more than a fine.

I love the idea, I'd love to see a registry for them in the future. Animal abusers should get the same penalty as other abusers. For the people that think animals have no souls... they are completely wrong. Animals hurt just like us either physically or emotionally. And they love their owners (the ones that love them back that is)

"What do you think of the idea of having an animal-abuser registry?" -- That is a good idea. People who abuse animals have no heart. "Is this something you would like to see in your state some day?" -- Yes Indeed.

I believe this is a faboulous idea. Animals should not be harmed in any way. We as people have to stand up for them as they can not speak. They have faces that do not speak our language and we needto help them.

I stongly think the laws should be much tougher on animal abusers. Studies for years have shown that people who abuse innocent animals often become more dangerous towards people too.

I whole-heartedly support this idea. I have always thought that there should be more restrictive screening on people adopting pets from shelters.

This is a wonderful idea. I hope to see it happen in every single state!

i would like this very much. i dislike it when people abuse animals/pets to the point of death. I own 2 dogs and they were from abused households before we took them in. they should have tougher laws on animal abusers. they time they do in jail is like a slap on the wrist!

I'm a Hugh Animal Lover, And I'm so againist people abusing/hurting this Poor animals.The sick cold hearted people should be punished big time. But It's Awesome idea, Im all for it, Every state should do this also.

I love this idea. As an avid animal lover and pet owner I give this a big thumps up! If even a few pets can be helped it will be worth it. I have adopted formerly abused animals, and think that animal abusers are scum and cowards! Also some continue on to become abusers to humans. Making it a little harder for these scumbags to get ahold of a pet is sure worth it to me!

I think this is a great idea and I hope it gets enforced in every state!

nathrach2, what do you mean the sex offender registry doesn't work? Of course it hasn't prevented all sex offenders from offending again or getting jobs they shouldn't have, it would be impossible for it to do so-nothing works absolutely. If that's how you think then maybe we should close down all the prisons, b/c the threat of prison time and being branded a felon hasn't kept people from committing crimes. The sex offender registry has made communities aware of sex offenders in their area so they can better protect themselves and it has prevented many, many sex from getting jobs where they may be putting the public at risk. Yes an animal abuser registry will not solve the problem all together, but it is definitely a start. As for private adoptions, I don't think those people will be forced to check the list, but it might be nice to have the option.

I think that is a fabulous idea! Why hasnt that been brought up before? These people who do this to animals are the lowest species of mammal and they deserve to be tagged with their shame for life.

It's a nice plan but I don't see how it would truly work. Look at the sex offender registration - that doesn't even work! And what would it really do - people would be put on a list but would it prevent them from adopting an animal from a private individual? It might from a pound or shelter but I see ads on Craigslist and in the local paper ... See Moreevery day for people wanting to give away animals - are THEY now supposed to check the list before giving their dog or cat to a potential adoptee? It's a wishful idea but it's a waste of tax dollars in my opinion.

I agree that this should be in every state. It's about time someone thought of this...great idea.