[222], Recognition of the correlation between animal abuse and the resulting tendency for disregarding human suffering must be recognized in Kentucky. [31] The warden testified he routinely destroyed impounded dogs by shooting them in the head. [102] 510 Ill. Comp. A failure of laws to protect animals from abuse and neglect allows this depraved behavior to go unchecked. [207] The number of women on the Kentucky legislature has been consistently declining since 2012. [216]Additionally, without adequate funding, local shelters do not have the resources to conduct research, write proposed changes, and lobby legislation. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating. [203] Lukey1, Do Men Care Less About Animals Than Women?, Vancouver Sun (Nov. 24, 2010 04:23 PM), http://vancouversun.com/news/community-blogs/do-men-care-less-about-animals-than-women. [173] Kentucky should take note of these exceptional provisions, as Kentuckys felony provisions are only available for cruelty and fighting, both against only select animals. Article | 106 KY. L. J. ONLINE| May 8, 2018, Mankinds true moral test, its fundamental test (which lies deeply buried from view), consists of its attitude towards those who are at its mercy: animals.[2]. Section two addresses the need to shift towards more humane standards and examines the reasons animals receive abysmal protections in the legal system. Ann. Ann. Stat. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. Stat. [73] Best and Worst States for Animal Protection Laws, 2017 Report Released, Animal Legal Defense Fund (Jan. 18, 2018), http://aldf.org/press-room/press-releases/best-worst-states-animal-protection-laws-2017-report-released/. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [148]Animal, as defined under Ky. Rev. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page. Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites. State law currently prohibits vets from reporting the . [227] 510 Ill. Comp. [161] Ky. Rev. Additionally, Illinois statutes are strong because they contain provisions enhancing the charges for repeat offenders, give courts the option, and sometimes require, psychological counseling for offenders. 446.010 (LexisNexis 2017). Numerous studies have shown that successful spay/neuter programs result in fewer animals ending up in shelters leading to a significant reduction in the overall cost of sheltering unwanted or stray animals and improvement in overall public health and safety.[218]Furthermore, local governments do not provide adequate enforcement in promoting animal welfare. ; See also For 10th Year, KY Ranked Worst State in U.S. for Animal Protection Laws, WTVQ San Francisco, (January 12, 2017) https://www.wtvq.com/2017/01/12/10th-year-ky-ranked-worst-state-u-s-animal-protection-laws/. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions. Section three also introduces the ALDFs annual study. 70/10 (West 2018). Stat. [229] Illinois torture statute mandates such evaluations. *No-Reservation Required *Golf Carts can be reserved 24 hours in advance. Stat. A majority of households contain at least one animal. [191] In even-numbered years, sessions may not exceed sixty legislative days. (referencing conversation with Jai Hamilton). Among U.S. pet-owning families, 88 percent of homes with substantiated child abuse and neglect also include abuse toward animals. [210]Many local governments are unwilling to spend money on appropriate shelters. New law allows vets to report suspected animal abuse. [141] Ky. Rev. The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. 17, 2017), http://www.fox19.com/story/25185880/breaking-dead-horses-found-in-pendleton-county. [228] Other Illinois statutes provide that courts may order convicted persons to undergo psychological or psychiatrist evaluations. Stat. The tenant in the apartment above defendant's apartment told the officers that a dog had been yelping in defendant's apartment continuously for two or three days. [54] He tortured his own dog to death. Ky. July 31, 2012). [20] Sue Manning, AP-Petside.com Poll: Many Pets Can Expect Holiday Gifts From Owners; Toys and Treats Lead List of Favorites, Associated Press (Nov. 8, 2011), http://ap-gfkpoll.com/featured/holiday-gifts-topline. The state puts local governments in charge of dog licensing requirements. Ann. [94] Animal Legal Defense Fund, Supra note 15. [7] However, a few days before Beauchamps trial was to begin, the Commonwealths Attorney for Daviess County accepted a plea agreement. Stat. According to a recent study conducted by the ALDF, Kentucky ranks last out of the 50 states for its animal protection laws, for the eleventh year in a row. [154] Ky. Rev. [57] Domestic violence has been found to be closely associated with animal cruelty. 2002). Stat. There are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74.1 million pet cats in the U.S. where 20 men and women are assaulted per minute (an average of around 10 million a year). [42] Additionally, adults who abuse animals commonly abuse their spouses and their children, as well as elderly people for whom they are caring. Ann. [96] Further, Illinois anti-animal cruelty laws provide protection for all animals, not just companion animals, such as cats and dogs. In addition to the animal cruelty laws listed above, Kentucky has specific laws that apply to the treatment of companion dogs and cats. [205]Because women are arguably more progressive when it comes to animal welfare issues, the number of men in the Kentucky legislature may be concerning. [13] In addition, the plea agreement raised doubt as to the effectiveness in preventing Browning from having other horses in his possession. Ann. City and country ordinances will also likely contain dog leash laws, nuisance (barking) laws, and zoning laws addressing how many dogs a person can own and have on their property. [10] Interview with Kathryn Callahan, Kentucky State Director (Feb. 28, 2017). Lawmakers in Kentucky are considering at least three animal-related bills during the 2021 legislative session. [116]Though a first offense for cruel treatment under Section 3.01 of the Act is a misdemeanor, courts take first offender violations seriously. 525.125 (West 2017). 446.010(2) (West 2017). [217]The states animal overpopulation problem could easily be addressed with proper funding. [184] An average of 5-9 years is generally required to move animal bills through legislation. [133] The defendant argued that Section 10 of the Act specifically prohibits entry into a resident without a warrant to investigate a complaint regarding animal cruelty. A person is guilty of animal cruelty in the second degree if he or she intentionally or wantonly subjects an animal to mistreatment through abandonment; participates in causing it to fight for pleasure or profit; mutilates, beats, tortures an animal other than a dog or cat;[159] torments, fails to provide adequate food, drink, space, or health care; or kills any animal other than a domestic animal killed by poisoning. Lobbying groups in Kentucky have had a significant impact on animal protection legislation. Kentucky outlaws various forms of intentional or wanton mistreatment of animals, including: In order to be considered a crime, the mistreatment must be cruel or result in the animal's injury. Below, weve summarized the most important laws that pet owners and animal lovers should know about. [162] Ky. Rev. Stat. [156] However, this section is severely restricted and only applies whenever a dog is knowingly caused to fight for pleasure or profit or when any person who knowingly owns, possesses, keeps, trains, sells, or otherwise transfers a dog for the purpose of dog fighting.[157] In other words, this provision relates to only dogs and excludes all other animal fighting. Ann. Stat. Ann. However, subsequent offenders could end up being charged with a felony. 70/3.02 (West 2018). [60] Children that have been exposed to domestic violence at a young age are seven to nine times more likely to participate in animal cruelty, and are also more likely to abuse their own children in the future. [178] Rebecca F. Wisch, Table of Veterinary Reporting Requirement and Immunity Laws, Animal Legal & Historical Center (2015), https://www.animallaw.info/topic/table-veterinary-reporting-requirement-and-immunity-laws. Legislation schedule for a floor vote tomorrow morning, March 4, in the Kentucky Senate could deny sporting-dog owners' due process. Section three identifies Kentucky as having the weakest animal protection laws in the nation. [93] Best and Worst States for Animal Protection Laws, 2017 Report Released, Animal Legal Defense Fund, (Jan. 18, 2018). [15] 2017 U.S. Stat. of this site is subject to additional [48] Golden trained by shooting dogs. [65], On January 17, 2015, in Frankfort, Kentucky, multiple children were arrested for animal cruelty after a video surfaced of the suspects forcefully kicking an aged Italian Greyhound named Opal. Under that Section, an animal control officer, law enforcement officer, or investigator who has probable cause to believe that any animal has been unlawfully confined in a motor vehicle has the authority to enter the vehicle by any reasonable means under the circumstances after making a reasonable effort to locate the owner or other person responsible.[140] Section 7.1 therefore is important because it allows officers to rescue animals who are trapped within automobiles. [6] Matthew Wade Beauchamp, Lads owner, was charged with felony torture of a dog. [184] Telephone Interview withVicki Deisner, Midwest Legislative Director, ASPCA (2017, Jan. 16). [72] Ky. Rev. [232] Kentucky law does not require mental health evaluations or counseling for offenders. [50] Kinkle tortured animals as a pastime. 6/26/18 Owners came home and took the tarp down. Shifting Societys Perception of Animal Protection, Americans love their animals. [23] Animals are viewed as commodities that we own and have no value other than that which we, as property owners, assign to them. [118] See, e.g., 510 Ill. Comp. . 525.130 (West 2017). In his time at Kentucky Down Under, McGill has endeared himself to the animals quickly, which he said comes as a bit of a shock because they had been abused before coming to the zoo. Stat. Kentucky must improve local county governments and their policies toward animal welfare. Published: Mar. A first offense is often a Class A misdemeanor. failure to provide adequate food, drink, space, or veterinary care. [229] See 510 Ill. Comp. 70/3.03 (West 2018). Animal welfare bills are extremely difficult to move through legislation. [150] When LFACC investigated the premises, only four of the snakes were found alive. Ann. at 4, 12, 19 (explaining that Kentucky has court ordered forfeiture laws for only equine). advice, does not constitute a lawyer referral service, and no attorney-client or Recognizing animals as more than mere property and providing more protections to animals would not only benefit animals, but would promote a more caring, less violent society. Another reason Illinois ranks so highly in ALDFs rankings is the states multitude of felony provisions available for offenders. 70/3 (West 2018). A number of Kentuckys legislators and humane officers have stated that Kentuckys legislative process and the inadequacy of local governments to dedicate resources to animal protection, among other things, significantly contribute to the states poor stance on animal protection laws.[183]. Ann. how local authorities tend to interpret those laws, ordinances in your local community that may apply to your situation, how you might recover your pet if authorities have already taken it, and. [186]Vicki Deisner, the Midwest Legislative Director for the ASPCA, believes that the poverty statistics in the state and the effort of Kentucky people to pursue better livelihoods, decent salaries and community services are the types of issues that animals are competing with. 70/3.01 (West 2018). expected May 2018. [155] See Ky. Rev. Kentuckys animal protection statutes are contained in Chapter 525 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes. One strength of Illinois animal protection laws is the definitions and standards of care implemented in the Act. (National Center for Biotechnology Information) Animal Hoarding It is likely that up to a quarter million animals - 250,000 per year - are victims of hoarders. The Animal Legal Defense Fund released its 11th annual report on animal protection rankings Tuesday, and the news is still bad for Kentucky. Two members of the House Standing Committee on Judiciary passed and 15 voted in favor. [86] See id. [239]Kentuckys current statutory stance on animal protection is unacceptable. [113] 510 Ill. Comp. More diversity should be encouraged in the legislature and women should be not only supported, but encouraged to take an active role in the political process. Ann. Stat. [97] 510 Ill. Comp. [77] Ag-gag legislation is designed to silence whistleblowers from revealing animal abusers on industrial farms by criminalizing acts related to investigating daily activities on industrial farms, such as recording, possession or distribution of photos, video and/or audio at a farm. What Is Ag-Gag Legislation?, ASPCA, http://www.aspca.org/animal-cruelty/farm-animal-welfare/what-ag-gag-legislation (last visited Feb. 24, 2017). Illinois, in contrast, has earned the highest ranking in ALDFs report for ten consecutive years. 70/22.10 (West 2018). (Ky. Rev. [119] Additionally, upon conviction for violating this Section and many others, the court may order a psychological or psychiatric evaluation and is even required to do so if the offender is a juvenile or a companion animal hoarder. . Ann. Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards. Kentucky Down Under is an Australia-themed animal park located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, United States.. 321.185 (West 2017) (this is in place to protect client confidentiality). PLAN YOUR VISIT ATTRACTIONS & EXHIBITS ZOO MEMBERSHIP TICKETS RESERVE A GOLF CART HISTORY JOB BOARD CONTACT More [215] Such lack of permanent well trained employees results in inconsistent and undependable staff to care for the animals. [2] Milan Kundera, The Unbearable Lightness of Being 289 (1999). Over 50% of Kentuckys animal shelters are not in compliance with animal shelter laws. [208] See Women in State Legislatures for 2014, National Conference of State Legislatures (Apr. [12] See Interview with Kathryn Callahan, supra note 10..; See Worst case of animal abuse ends in probation, Cincinnati.com (Jan. 29, 2015), https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2015/01/28/pendleton-county-animal-cruelty/22483809/. Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association fought for this law for 11 years. For example, in 2016 only 15.9% of Kentuckys legislature consisted of women. Covid-19 has caused the zoo to close, meaning there are no visitors to share the experience with. [113]Although it is not part of the Act, 720 Ill. Comp. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) A bill that would remove restrictions for veterinarians to report animal abuse has passed the Kentucky Senate. 1, 2023 at 11:08 AM PST | Updated: seconds ago. 70/3.01 (West 2018). [98] 510 Ill. Comp. In a recent study conducted by veterinarian students from Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine, the students found that personnel at over 90% of Kentucky shelters identified the lack of funding from county governments to be a major problem in adequately operating shelters. Kentucky - Legal Animal Abuse Or Weak Protection Laws? Ann. [230] 510 Ill. Comp. 258.015, 258.215, 258.990, 525.125, 525.130, 524.135 (2022).). Stat. 5:11-CR-00054-R, 2012 WL 3109494, at *1 (W.D. Under a bipartisan bill that passed a House committee on Wednesday, Kentuckians who torture a dog or cat could be charged with a felony. Anyone who intentionally tortures a dog or cat without a legal reason will be charged with a felony if the animal was seriously injured or died. [224] Kristen Kennedy, Realty Check: Why Kentucky is in the Dog House for Animal Abuse, WKYT (Feb. 08, 2012), http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/Kentucky_worst_in_nation_at_fighting_animal_abuse_138760019.html. [166] See id. [103] 510 Ill. Comp. [28]Gary Francione, a distinguished animal theorist, states that [b]ecause animals are merely property, we are generally permitted to ignore their interests and to inflict the most horrendous pain and suffering or death on them when it is economically beneficial to us.[29] For example, in Kentucky, it is legal and considered humane to terminate a dogs life by gunshot to the head. [3] Nina Golgowski, Collie Shot in Face in Kentucky Dies Four Months After Jaw Removed, Owner Charged, New York Daily News (Jun. The top tier states in ALDFs rankings, among others, have felony provisions for cruelty, neglect, fighting, sexual assault, and abandonment, while Kentucky law contains only a single animal abuse felony for dog fighting. 436.605 (West 2017). [12] Like Beauchamp, Browning walked away with no jail time. Cat (per KRS 258.095) means any domestic feline three (3) months of age or older. [112] Finally, a person who uses an animal in entertainment in violation of certain subsections of 70/4.01 is guilty of a Class 4 felony for the first offense, with subsequent offenses being a Class 3 felony. [159] Torture of dogs and cats is covered by Ky. Rev. In another example, Larry Browning was charged with animal cruelty after forty-nine horses were found deceased on his property in Pendleton County. Ann. T. L, Ch. 'Absolutely superb! All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbells extensive attorney database. For example, law enforcement officials, states attorneys, and animal control officials all have the authority to investigate humane care allegations. [80] ALDF Rankings, supra note 15, at 19. [106] It also contains increased penalties for offenders with prior convictions of animal abuse or animal hoarding. [4] By the time he was found, approximately one week after he was intentionally mutilated, a massive infection had set in and most of his lower jaw had to be removed. III.A.3 Illinois Has Broad Enforcement Authority. [93] Though the state still has room for improvement, Illinois animals are protected by a full range of statutory protections, including, but not limited to: numerous felony provisions, increased penalties for repeat abusers, and mandatory health (psychiatric) evaluations. [195] Legislative Session Length, National Conference of State Legislatures (Dec. 2, 2010), http://www.ncsl.org/research/about-state-legislatures/legislative-session-length.aspx. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers. [175] Ky. Rev. [100] 510 Ill. Comp. [127] Additionally, an officer may order security for companion animals and animals used for fighting purposes. Stat. [114] If the offender violates this section in the presence of a person under 18 years old or causes the animal to suffer serious physical injury or death, the offender is guilty of a Class 3 felony. When we fail to actContinue reading "Kentucky Animal Abuse Reporting" [147] 510 Ill. Comp. [192] In odd-numbered years, session may not exceed thirty legislative days. Animal Control came and left a note on the door. 17, 2017), http://www.14news.com/story/25146393/indictment-in-shooting-of-collie-in-daviess-co-ky. [8] Lad, The Arrow Fund: Targeting Animal Cruelty (Aug. 25, 2014), http://thearrowfund.org/lad/. -- Amended 2003 Ky. Acts ch. Ann. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards. Ann. [40] Animal Abuse and Human Abuse: Partners in Crime, PETA, https://www.peta.org/issues/companion-animal-issues/companion-animals-factsheets/animal-abuse-human-abuse-partners-crime/. August 22, 2018. If youre concerned about conditions at a puppy mill or pet shop, contact the nearest office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Other titles contain numerous provisions . 4, 2014), https://www.hurstandhurstlaw.com/pretrial-diversion-in-kentucky/. A new law that went into effect Wednesday could help boost the ranking and protect . [109] ALDF Rankings, Supra note 15, at 11. [62] Child Witnesses to Domestic Violence, Child Welfare Information Gateway, 1-2, (2016), https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubPDFs/witnessdv.pdf. The national nonprofit assists in cases like the bust at a home in McCracken County, Kentucky in April. 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