Letter: Animal abuse, neglect still a violent crime - LimaOhio.com

Letter: Animal abuse, neglect still a violent crime - LimaOhio.com

Animal abuse has drastically increased over the past three years.The increase in starved, tortured, abandoned dogs and cats is shameful. Our domestic animals are living, breathing, loving beings. They only love and want to be loved. However, our elected officials have allowed heinous acts of abuse on these innocent beings. If the abuse is brought to the attention of a prosecutor, it is often not taken to court. If it is, our judges do not give t…