Awesome News! New law makes leaving dogs out in the cold a felony

With record-breaking cold temperatures, humane agents are reminding pet owners to keep animals inside where it’s warm. Anyway, some dog owners think it’s okay to leave their dogs out in the cold but finally, lawmakers are stepping in to teach them a lesson! Pennsylvania signed into law, last June, House Bill 1238, better known as Libre’s Law. The law provides protection for pets against cruelty, abuse, and neglect. Part of that law includes leaving pets out in the harsh winter conditions. Such actions could result in felony charges.

The law states that animals cannot be left outside for more than 30 minutes in temperatures above 90 or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Libre’s Law now provides protection for pets against cruelty, abuse and neglect!

Any dog owner breaking this law can face felony animal cruelty charges, which can include a punishment of 7 years in prison and a $15,000 fine.

These tougher laws will hopefully deter pet owners from subjecting their animals to any mistreatment. Anyone in the state who sees a pet being subjected to abuse or neglect is encouraged to call 911 immediately.

Watch the video bellow to learn more about this new law!

Source: http://arounthewrl.com; http://pawsplanet.me

 

 

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