Ohio just set the bar by making it a felony to harm any cat or dog.
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled 7 to 0 that the state's felony animal cruelty law, known as Goddard's Law, applies to all cats and dogs regardless of whether they have an owner. The law is named after Dick Goddard, a beloved Cleveland weatherman and animal rights advocate. Before the ruling, an appeals court found that only pets receiving care qualified for felony protection, meaning harming a stray was only a misdemeanor.
The case began when Alonzo Kyles poured bleach on a stray kitten in a Cleveland apartment basement in 2021. He was convicted and sentenced to nine months but the conviction was overturned on appeal. The Humane Society, Alley Cat Allies, the Cleveland Animal Protective League, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund all filed briefs urging the Supreme Court to reverse.
The ruling makes Ohio one of the strongest states in America for animal protection law.
Changes to pet vaccines can mean new trouble for your dog or cat. Research carefully and speak with your vet. And always "titer test" first.
#pethealth
Another small step toward full legal acknowledgement that our dogs are not just property like our chairs. ๐ถ
#dogs#petwelfare#animalrights
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National Dog Mom's Day in 2025 is on Saturday, May 10th. It's celebrated on the second Saturday of May, the day before Mother's Day. This day is a celebration of the special bond between women and their dogs.
#MothersDay#DogMomsDay
Please keep your dog away from #Florida's lakes, canals, lagoons, and other bodies of water, which are also home to deadly snakes like water moccasins. You will not see them coming. Walk your dog on sidewalks and cleared property away from the water. Safety first! ๐พ
#dogs#pets
I used GPT-4o Image Generation to create photorealistic version of famous artworks.
The results are wild
1. "The Girl with a Pearl Earring" by Johannes Vermeer