Animal cruelty law signed by governor, dog

[meow2u3]

HARRISBURG — Gov. Wolf and a Boston terrier on Wednesday signed legislation to strengthen Pennsylvania’s laws against animal abuse and neglect.

The Democratic governor used a pen and ink. As for Libre, a paw was dipped in paint so he could put his stamp on a copy of the bill. The now-healthy dog was rescued from severe neglect last year in Lancaster County, and became an inspiration for activists and lawmakers seeking to revamp animal-cruelty statutes.

“We need to make sure that we are treating our animals with respect,” Wolf said. “We need to bring an end to the deplorable conduct that allows people to think that they can abuse animals in Pennsylvania, and I think this law really, really takes us a long way toward doing just that.”

Onlookers cheered and snapped photos. A variety of other dogs witnessed the occasion, and at least one punctuated the speeches with barks.

http://www.philly.com/philly/news/politics/state/animal-cruelty-law-signed-by-governor-dog-20170628.html

[shenmue]

1. Woof!

[TEB]

2. The boog the chocolate lab agrees

Yay for governor Wolf ok man let's fire up the grill and party.

[TEB]

3. I'd like for them to close all puppy mills in Pennsylvania

[meow2u3]

10. I'd like to see all puppy and kitten mills closed nationwide

Not just in Pennsylvania.

[TEB]

11. Totally agree

[BigmanPigman]

4. Speaking for Spike and all the other woofies out there, "Thank You!"

The Morris Animal Shelter of Phila sends its best regards.

[Stonepounder]

5. One step at a time, one person at a time.

Together we can make a difference.

Yea for Pennsylvania!

[lunamagica]

6. Great news!

[FakeNoose]

7. OK this is awesome

Does this mean no more hunting in PA?

[femmocrat]

8. Not likely.

Hunting and gambling are probably the two biggest contributors to the PA economy.

(Just guessing... I don't have any data on that.)

[meow2u3]

9. Ruby and Max also thanks Gov. Wolf*

*Wolf--a very fitting name for a pro-animal governor