Can you go to jail for animal abuse?

Jail Time for Animal Abusers Posted by Scott Heiser, Director of ALDF's Criminal Justice Program on February 3, 2010 Two horrific cases involving the abuse and neglect of several dogs have recently come to a close, both ending with jail time for the abusers. read more

One survey says that a history of animal abuse was found in 30 percent of convicted child molesters and 36 percent of domestic violence offenders. The propensity of animal abuse and domestic violence is particularly troubling, because 64 percent of homes with children under the age of six have a pet. read more