Ohio Supreme Court extends felony animal cruelty laws to all cats and dogs, including strays.
The Ohio Supreme Court has determined that felony animal cruelty laws apply to all cats and dogs, including strays. This ruling overturned a prior decision that limited protections to owned animals. The case arose from Alonzo Kyles, who was convicted for harming a stray kitten. His appeal for a lesser charge was rejected, affirming that the law's definition of "companion animal" encompasses all dogs and cats, regardless of ownership or location.
October 23, 2024
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