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In a win for dogs like Ethan, first offense animal torture now a felony in Kentucky
Legislators and advocates who pushed for years to make dog and cat torture a felony on first offense gathered in the Capitol Rotunda Tuesday to celebrate a new Kentucky...
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Ethan’s Law passed by Kentucky legislature
FRANKFORT — Celebrity dog Ethan was in the Kentucky Capitol Tuesday to see senators pass a bill named after him, which would allow a person to be charged with...
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Kentucky House passes bill making it a felony to torture dogs and cats
The Kentucky House kicked off the week by passing a bill that would make it a Class D felony to torture a dog or cat. House Bill 258 passed...