HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Since Libre’s Law went into effect in 2017, over 72,000 animal abuse offenses have been filed statewide. In a review of cases from Aug. 2017 to Dec. 2025, 63% of cases were for neglect of animal(s). 27% of cases were for cruelty to an animal and 10% of cases were for aggravated cruelty to an animal. [...]
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