Legislation to strengthen Kentucky law when it comes to intentionally torturing a cat or dog is headed to the House floor. The measure allows for a felony charge on the first offense. Current law is restricted to a misdemeanor in that case. Jeff Callaway of Louisville and his dog Ethan came to Frankfort in support of the bill.
“The correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence or child abuse is staggering. So, if you can catch the folks that are abusing animals now you can make things safer for people in the long run,” said Callaway.
