Good News And About Time ....

[Baldric]

.... Lets hope that the longer sentences will be applied

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-41451893

Animal cruelty really doesn't seem to be taken seriously enough in this country.

[-Talbot-]

I agree

I often wonder why people who claim to be animal lovers think nothing of buying halal meat.

[jno]

good news or good chatter?

[Togo]

Good news Baldric.

[Lie-in King]

I agree, Baldric - let's hope the legislation goes through quickly.

[trt]

About time, but pity it isn't 10 yrs, from what I have seen in the media, a good start though.

[wolf63]

In this country you seem to get long sentences for things like fraud and shorter sentences for hurting a person or animal.

This may be the way forward - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/robert-farmer-sentenced-to-16-years-in-prison-for-killing-21-cats/

[pixie374]

It does need to be taken more seriously. I'm glad they are making a start at least.

[NoMercy]

Not a moment too soon!

[Mamyalynne]

The greater the deterrent the better.

[Patsy33]

About time too! Let's hope this does deter those sick monsters out there. Heartbreaking to read such cruelty.

[jordyboy14]

I have said this before on here we are a nation of dog owners not a nation of dog lovers when I hear of so many horrendous stories of cruelty to dogs I feel sick

[melv16]

I've been working at a vets practice recently. A dog was brought in with a crossbow bolt in its rear end. Luckily, it didn't hit any vital organs and the dog recovered. Words fail me...

[NoMercy]

Melv, I don't know how you managed to keep your composure. I'd want to find the person who did that and do unspeakable things to them.

[hereIam]

Definitely about time, but I wish it was more, maybe birch them as well ...