Post by ReHomeYourHorse on Apr 8, 2011 7:50:42 GMT -5
Laws
-enforce current laws properly and more effectively
-make sentences harsher for anyone who neglects an animal in their care
-One punishment needs to be a ban on further animal ownership for set periods of time.
-refine current standards of care
-create educational programs, and make them mandatory for people shown to be neglecting their animal(s) (see steps below)
-institute a fine/penalty system similar to driving infractions
-In my opinion if the standards of care were refined and enforced, there could be a system put in place whereby anyone proven to be neglecting an animal (unless a severe case where the animal(s) need to be removed or euthanized immediately) there would be a three step process (the person would be made to sign an agreement, otherwise lose their animal(s) on the spot):
Step 1: Attend applicable educational program
Step 2: Follow-up (weekly or monthly, always unannounced) for a period of one year to ensure animals are being cared for properly
Step 3: Annual or semi-annual unannounced check in for a further 2-5 years depending on the severity of the neglect
Laws Issues
-while the fine/penalty system will help defray costs of the above, more money will probably be needed
-getting new/tougher laws in place
-I believe there are some inherent issues in the system as it stands (SPCA/Animal Control/Humane Society). Savvy owners (repeat offenders) know how to get around the system currently in place. The SPCA/AC/HS doesn’t seem to consistently uphold what regulations/laws are in place. In some instances animals die from starvation while the SPCA/AC/HS says their hands are tied. There are grey areas in the minimum standards of care which allows for unacceptable treatment.
-enforce current laws properly and more effectively
-make sentences harsher for anyone who neglects an animal in their care
-One punishment needs to be a ban on further animal ownership for set periods of time.
-refine current standards of care
-create educational programs, and make them mandatory for people shown to be neglecting their animal(s) (see steps below)
-institute a fine/penalty system similar to driving infractions
-In my opinion if the standards of care were refined and enforced, there could be a system put in place whereby anyone proven to be neglecting an animal (unless a severe case where the animal(s) need to be removed or euthanized immediately) there would be a three step process (the person would be made to sign an agreement, otherwise lose their animal(s) on the spot):
Step 1: Attend applicable educational program
Step 2: Follow-up (weekly or monthly, always unannounced) for a period of one year to ensure animals are being cared for properly
Step 3: Annual or semi-annual unannounced check in for a further 2-5 years depending on the severity of the neglect
Laws Issues
-while the fine/penalty system will help defray costs of the above, more money will probably be needed
-getting new/tougher laws in place
-I believe there are some inherent issues in the system as it stands (SPCA/Animal Control/Humane Society). Savvy owners (repeat offenders) know how to get around the system currently in place. The SPCA/AC/HS doesn’t seem to consistently uphold what regulations/laws are in place. In some instances animals die from starvation while the SPCA/AC/HS says their hands are tied. There are grey areas in the minimum standards of care which allows for unacceptable treatment.