It is devastating to see someone's pet hurt. It can ruin my whole day when I see a pet dead by the side of the road. I can only imagine some child is waiting for their pet to come home.
We have all seen those heart-rendering commercials on television, asking for donations to save animals at risk. The images are graphic and horrendous. Animal cruelty can occur anywhere. That's why Texas law has made it illegal for pet owners to leave their animals outside in extreme weather, including temperatures below 32 degrees.
Back in June, Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 474 also known as the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act during the regular Texas legislative session. On Monday,
SAN JUAN, Texas (AP) — A South Texas officer has been charged with animal cruelty after his police dog died in a hot law-enforcement vehicle as temperatures were in the 90s.
McAllen police on Monday announced the arrest of 37-year-old San Juan police Officer Juan Cerrillo Jr...