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=** Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles **= ​​​ = = =Topic: Raising the Punishment for Animal Cruelty= =Position: We are in favor of raising the punishment!=

Source: Animal Legal& Historical Center
Citation:** __Maryland Animal Cruelty Law__. 2009 Animal Legal& Historical Center. December 1, 2009 .
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__Laws in State of Maryland:__
__Definition of abuse/neglect of animal by law staute:__ 12. "overdrive or overload an animal; A.G. 13. "deprive an animal of necessary sustenance" A.G. 14. " inflict unnecessary suffering or pain on an animal" A.G. 15. " if the person has charge or custody of an animal, as owner or otherwise, unnecessarily fail to provide the animal with nutritious food in sufficient quantity, necessary veterinary care, proper drink, air, space, shelter, or protection from the weather" A.G. __A person may not kill or allow a dog or cat to be killed by use of:__ 16. A decompression chamber A.G. 17. Carbon Monoxide A.G. 18. Or curariform drugs A.G. 19. Punishment of this is a fine not exceeding $500 A.G.
 * 1) MD Code, Criminal Law, § 10-601 - 623; MD Code, Criminal Law, § 3-322 A.G.
 * 2) Cruelty Law makes it crime to overdrive or overload and animal A.G.
 * 3) Cruelty of animals also forbids depriving them of necessary sustenance A.G.
 * 4) Depriving an animal of necessary veterinary care, proper drink, air, space, shelter, or protection from the weather also violates this law A.G.
 * 5) By Maryland Courts, violation of this law can result in 90 days in prison A.G.
 * 6) Another substitute punishment includes $1,000 fine A.G.
 * 7) A person may attend as a spectator a deliberately conducted event that uses a fowl, cock, or other bird to fight with another fowl, cock, or other bird knowing that it is wrong. A.G.
 * 8) The penalty for this jail time not exceeding 1 year and/or $2,500 A.G.
 * 9) Also for this case, the court may ask the defendant to participate and pay for psychological counseling. A.G.
 * 10) Someone who abandons their animal who has posession of it and leaves it on a road, public place, or private propert with the intent of abandoning it. A.G.
 * 11) The punishment for this case would be a maximum fee of $100 as a misdemeanor A.G.

20. A person may not willfully and maliciously give poison or ground glass to a dog, or expose poison or ground glass, with the intent that a dog ingest it. A.G. 21. A person who violates is guilty of a misdemeanor and a fine not exceeding $100 for each violation A.G. 22. According to law, a person may not intentionally mutilate, torture, cruelly beat, or cruelly kill an animal A.G. __Dogfights__ 23. A person may not allow or use a dog in a dogfight. A.G. 24. Also, no one can conduct a dogfight. A.G. 25. It is prohibited to own, transport, or train a dog with the purpose of using it in a dogfight. A.G. 26. It is also against the law to allow knowingly a dogfight to be held on your property. A.G. 27. A person guilty of these crimes is punished by a fine not exceeding $5,000 or "jail time" not exceeding 3 years A.G. __Cockfights__ 28. Definition by law: "to enhance the fighting ability of a fowl, cock, or other bird; " A.G. 29. Prohibited to allow a cockfight on their property A.G. 30. A person accused of cockfighting is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years and a fine not exceeding $5,000 A.G.

**Source: The Humane Society of the United States**

 * Citation:**//The Humane Society of the United States//. 2009. Web. 3 Dec 2009. [].

__Animal Abuse and Neglect:__
__Recent News:__ 8. On November 30th this year, Michael Vick, spoke to a group of students at Huntington Middle School in VA in an effort for the Humane Society's campaign to end dogfighting A.G. 9. Oprah Winfrey supported the Humane Society by devoting an entire hour-long episode to farm animals. During the show, HSUS CEO Wayne Pacelle, family farmers, and industry representatives participated in a lively conversation about farm animal welfare and [|California's Proposition 2, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act.] A.G> 10. There is a link between animal cruelty and human violence. LW 11. Pets are also used as a way to control victims of family violence, by threatening, injuring, or killing animals. LW 12. They are also a sense of comfort and stability for victims of the violence. LW 13. A survey of 50 of the largest shelters of battered women found that 85% of women and 63 % of children entering the shelter reported pet abuse. LW 14. 32% of pet-owning victims of domestic abuse said that one or more of their children had hurt or killed a pet. LW 15. In April 2006, Maine was the first state to adopt a law including pets in domestic protection orders. LW 16. Puppy mills are factory-style breeding places that mass produce puppies for sale in pet store, over the internet, and directly to consumers. LW 17. Puppies are commonly housed in overcrowded, filthy, and inhumane conditions. They have inadequate shelter and care. LW 18. The dogs aren't treated like family members, but like cash crops. LW 19. Range in size from a dozen dogs to hundreds of dogs. They're often stacked in wire cages. LW 20. Investigation by HSUS showed that some furs labeled as 'fake' or 'faux' actually came from dogs or raccoon dogs skinned alive in China. LW 21. More than 200,000 dogs are live empty lives chained or tethered outdoors. LW 22. If tied up outside for too long, dogs can develop aggressive behavior. LW 23. The reason for this is that they become bored, lonely, and anxious. LW 27. Some people believe that dogs should live outside to protect homes and property. LW 28. Chaining actually threatens the dog's well-being, and puts the family in more danger. LW __Campaigns:__ 29. "Stop Puppy Mills" 30. "End Factory Farming" 31. "Fur-Free" 32. "End Animal Fighting"
 * 1) "People with emotional problems may beat, shoot, or stab animals or set them on fire" A.G.
 * 2) According to Humane Society, neglect is defined as not giving an animal the right food, water, shelter or vet care. A.G.
 * 3) All U.S. States have animal cruelty laws and 47 of them treat some sort of abuse as felonies. A.G.
 * 4) However, farmers and researchers are allowed under law to do cruel things to animals that are not permitted for everyone else. A.G.
 * 5) Leader of The HSUS: Wayne Pacelle, President and CEO A.G.
 * 6) Established in 1954 A.G.
 * 7) People who are in favor of Humane Society's cause: Jessica Biel, Brittney Spears, Whoopie Goldberg, Robin Williams, and OPRAH WINFREY! A.G.

ASPCA,. "Maryland Laws." //American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals//. ASPCA, Web. 4 Dec 2009.  ASPCA,. "Animal Hoarding." //American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals//. ASPCA, Web. 4 Dec 2009. . 9. Animal hoarding is when someone has more than the typical number of pets. LW 10. There is an inability to provide even minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation, shelter, and veterinary care. This often results in starvation, illness, and death. LW 11. Also includes denial of the ability to provide the care and the impact of that failure on the animals, the household, and the human occupants of the home. LW 12. Research has said that attachment disorders in conjunction with personality disorders, paranoia, delusional thinking, depression, and other mental illnesses are the cause of animal hoarding. LW 13. Some animal hoarders began collecting after a tramatic loss or event, and others see themselves as 'rescuers' that save animals from a life on the street. LW 14. Hoarders don't understand the harm they're inflicting on the animals they're hoarding. LW 15. In most cases, animal hoarders appear to be intelligent and they believe they're helping their animals. LW 16. They are blind to the fact that they're not caring for the animals or the extreme suffering they cause. LW ASPCA,. "Online Cruelty." //American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals//. ASPCA, Web. 4 Dec 2009. . 17. Online cruelty is animal cruelty done over the internet, though some of what happens is not technically illegal. LW 18. These are hoax sites that, at first glance, look like they're there to prevent animal cruelty. LW 19. These websites have disturbing and disgusting pictures, but if the animals were not harmed in the making of the pictures, it's not illegal. LW 20. A site called 'Bonsaikitten.com' is a hoax site that "sells" kittens in jars, but there aren't prices or anywhere to actually buy them. LW 21. Another type of online cruelty is internet hunting. LW 22. It allows a remote computer user to kill real animals with bait. LW __Why abusers hurt animals__ 23. to demonstrate power and control AS 24. punish the animal AS 25. to make sure the animal will not run away because they will be too afraid to do so AS __signs of abuse__ 26. animals tied up without food or water for a long time AS 27. kept outside in harsh weather AS 28. kept in a very dirty environment AS 29. animals are houosed in cages or kennels AS __key terms__ 30. animal cruelty is the neglect or abuse of animals AS 31. hoarding is keeping an extremely large amount of animals in bad conditions AS 32. backyard breeder is a term for someone who breeds animals in their house against their will AS
 * 1) Giving away animals as prizes- misdemeanor, fine of up to $500 LW
 * 2) Injuring race horses- felony, 1-3 years in prison LW
 * 3) Killing carrier pigeons- misdemeanor, maximum $10 fine per offense LW
 * 4) Abandoning domestic animal- misdemeanor, maximum $100 fine LW
 * 5) Catching carrier pigeons- misdemeanor, maximum $10 fine per offense LW
 * 6) Giving poison/ground glass to dogs- misdemeanor, maximum $100 fine per offense LW
 * 7) Cruel Treatment of Animals- Misdemeanor, maximum 90 days in prison or maximum fine of $1000. Psych. treatment may also be ordered by the court and payed for by the offender. LW
 * 8) Domestic animals left in parked vehicle[in a way that endangers animal]- Police officer, public safety employee, animal control officer, SPCA officer, or fire/rescue volunteer/professional may use force to remove said animal LW

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 * __Source: American Humane__


 * Increasing penalties**- KL

We agree that the penalties of animal cruelty if commited should be at a more productive and controling penalty that will change the amount of animal cruelty in all states. New Penalties FOR ALL STATES- 11. animal wellfare act used to protect animals in research A.S. 12. this only sets the standard for treatment in these facilities A.S. 13. applies to animals in research facilities, shown to the public, and transported A.S. 14. this does not apply to cold blooded animals A.S. 15. Founded in 1887 A.G. __Programs__ 16. Red Star Animal Emergency Services™ A.G. 17. American Humane® Certified A.G. 18. Getting to Zero (ending euthanasia of animals) A.G. 19. Leadership Development Program A.G. 20. No Animals were Harmed (Film and TV unit) A.G. 21. Shelter Services A.G. 22. Second Chance Fund 23. A study shows that 48% rapist have a history of animal abuse A.G. 24. Helped promote the ban of antibiotic use in farms A.G. 25. Basic Law: Animal Welfare Act A.G. 26. Much of what American Humane does is affected by this A.G. 27. The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) requires that minimum standards of care and treatment be provided for certain animals bred for commercial sale, used in research, transported commercially, or exhibited to the public. 28.does not cover normal pet stores AS 29. protects lost animals AS 30. bans all animal fighting and baiting AS
 * 1) A felony for any spectator that is possesing harm in any way of any living animal FOR ALL STATES!!!
 * 2) If commmited of the crime the spectator will have a determined fine and/or improsonment.
 * 3) The maximum of any animal cruelty crime commited for the first time to any human being is an 4 year inprisonment and/or a $25,000 dolor fine.
 * 4) The maximum of the crime commited for the second offence is an 6 year imprisonment and/or a fine of $30,000 dolors.
 * 5) Courts have the order to send all convicted individuals to undergo phychiatric evaluations and if nessesary a treatment to prevent any further abuse.
 * 6) The sentance is determined by how harsh the animal abuse was commited.
 * 7) Also every state will have animal control and instead of calling and reporting to a local police department you can and should call you local animal control, only call police department if it is a very serious case or harm of any animal.
 * 8) Animal is a serious crime for both rural and urban America
 * 9) In animal fighting cases most animals are etiher beaten or chained, also could be fed illegal drugs, gunpowder,or even other live animals, after the fights the animals are usualy either killed or left to die-as you can see this IS animal cruelty and should be a felony.
 * 10) All animal fighting is considred a felony in all states and should be fined or imprisonment of the commited

We believe that these new increased penalties will send a storng messages that we and many other people do not tolerate this animal abuse and that we stand behind this to make sure all convictions are properly investagated and prosecuted.


 * Citations**-"Animal cruelty statute by state." //http://www.americanhumane.org/assets/docs/advocacy/ADV-laws-state-animal-cruelty-state.pdf//. January 2009. American humane, Web. 3 Dec 2009.
 * Allanach, Karen. //http://goodnewsforpets.com/searchresults.asp//. 2009. Web. 3 Dec 2009. ||

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__Statistics__

1. top 3 types of abuse, neglect, shooting, vehicular AS 2009 most abuse cases in the US were in Florida AS 2. dogs are most commonly abused AS 3. 2009 abuse case convictions AS 4. 315 felonies 5. 389 misdemeanors 6. 2362 animals have been killed by abuse this year AS 7. over 20000 animals have already been abused this year AS 8. in 2009 the majority of abuses were done by adults between the ages of 31 and 40 AS 9. 242 cases in which the offender was between the ages of 10 and 14 AS 10. 5 animal abuses recently in Maryland AS 11. kitten tortured and shoved in microwave AS 12. two dead kittens tied to windshield AS 13. woman kept dogs in wire cages in a trashed environment AS 14. 21 dogs kept in an extremely filthy house AS 15. dog doused in gasoline and set on fire AS 16. number of abuse cases is on a downward slope AS 17. all time high of 2708 cases in 2006 AS 18. not a confined problem AS 19. occcurs in even New Zealand AS 20. more male than female abusers AS 21. 410 cases in 2000 AS 22. 1690 cases last year AS 23. growing problem AS 24. passive abuse is neglect or starving AS 25. active abuse is physically harming the animal AS 26. most abusers do it for joy AS 27. most abuses are not done by the owner AS 28. trials are held every day AS 29. most abusers have committed previous crimes AS 30. maj. people think laws are good the way they are AS

//Pet Abuse//. 4 Dec 2009. Web. 4 Dec 2009. . **​**

> > > 1. We want each and everyone of you to also help prevent these horrible crueltys happening and taking place to this day for all living animals and pets of our own. > 2. . You can either be one person or a group of people that disagree with animal abuse and cruelty and you can make a difference no matter what you do. Below is a list of what you can do to help your communitys animals- > > 3. Many excuses of animal abuse is that the convicted didnt know "what they were doing wrong" > 4. you should educate even yourself first if you may not know some things and also other people may not know how to properly care for there pet. > > 5. It only takes a little time and money to help those animals in need and volunteer at a local shelter caring for animals. > 6. You could even just stop at a animal shelter once every few weeks to just play with the animals, give them attention they deserve. > 7. You could also help funding the animal shelters because they really do help many animals that are in need and would love to have those caring people fund for them to make more money to be able to afford those animals and accepting other animals. > 8. Some things you can do to help is- > 9. a car wash, > 10. organizing, anything you can think of to help or raise money for a shelter. > > 11. I know everyone thinks that wrighting a lettter to your gov. wont help but it actualy could make a difference especialy if you have many people write lettters and bring these problems to the governments attention. > 12. Let the government know that animal abuse and cruelty needs to be taken seriously and many people care about what is happening these days with the care of animals. > 13. Animal with tick or flea infestations
 * Ways You can Help us with animal abuse/cruelty- KL**
 * Take care of the animals you have and help and educate people how to properly care for there pets-**
 * Volunteer/donate to a local rescue shelter-**
 * Get involved with your local community-**
 * Ways you can reconize animal cruelty-**


 * 14.** Wounds on the body


 * 15.** Patches of missing hair


 * 16.** Extremely thin,starving


 * 17.** An owner abusing or stiked an aninimal


 * 18.** Often chained up in yard, left alone with no food or water


 * 18.** Animals who cower in fear or act aggressivly when approached by there owners


 * 19.** Showing any signs of being hurt or not cared for

20. Usualy animal abuse is reported at homes where children are living
 * Talk to your kids how to treat animals with kindness and respect-**

21. You should teach your child that animals are living beings

22. Also talk to them about how animals are also able to feel pain,joy and saddness

23. If you notice that the animal doesnt get much attention tell the child that there pet would really enjoys to play just like how you like to play

24. Every state and every town is different for reporting animal abuse
 * How to report abuse and cruelty-**

25. In some places you may have to call your local police department to investagate or in others you may have to contact a local animal control or a municipal agency.

26. You should provide every detail of the incedent because that will just help the officer with better evidence.

27. it helps to write down the type of cruelty you witnessed,who was involved,the date of the incedent,and where it took place

28. Also just help us out,our group wanting to increase the penalties for animal cruelty and stoping this! It can either be a group or people or even an individual to make a big difference in hepling and stoping this animal cruelty. You can do it and you can help, so please help our animals!

29. don't be afraid to speak up AS

30. don't ignore it AS

Citation-
 * "10 ways to prevent animal cruelty." //http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/top-10-ways-to-prevent-animal.html//. 2009. ASPCA, Web. 4 Dec 2009. ||


 * "Preventing animal abuse things "regular people can do"." //http://www.pet-abuse.com/pages/prevent_abuse.php//. 2001-2009. Web. 3 Dec 2009. ||