As animal abuse cases rose by almost 40% in two years in Connecticut, lawmakers are eyeing stronger penalties and a statewide ...

SB115 promotes communication between the DCFS and animal control in cross-reporting animal and child abuse.

A proposed legislation, named Aimee's Law, is intended to bolster protections for animals by maintaining a registry of ...

The death of a 6-month-old Siberian husky in Erie, Pa. is prompting new legislation in the state Senate. State Sen. Dan ...

The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office reports that the number of animal cruelty cases has risen sharply from 40 cases in ...

State Sen. Dan Laughlin proposed the idea after a six-month-old Siberian husky died and its owners were charged with cruelty to animals.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- It was 2013 when Joshua Gouker admitted to beating his step-son to death two years before. “I just snapped. I hit him, and he went down,” Gouker said during his courtroom ...

The group also is calling on state legislators to limit the use of diversionary programs in cases of violent and egregious ...

Animal abuse. It's a troubling crime, and the numbers are troubling in the Palmetto State.South Carolina ranks 40th out of 50 ...

Animal advocates are calling for changes to state laws amid a surge of cruelty and neglect cases. Three dogs were reportedly ...