This document summarizes information related to animal fighting laws in New York state. It begins with an overview of relevant New York felony and misdemeanor provisions, including engaging in or permitting animal fighting, owning animals trained for fighting, and being a spectator. It then discusses common problems with enforcing these laws and recommendations for law enforcement. The document concludes with a summary of the high-profile Michael Vick dog fighting case, including details of the investigation and Vick's guilty plea.
- Dog fighting generates millions of dollars annually through formal betting agreements, informal side bets, and sales of animals and breeding services. It also breeds other criminal activities like organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
- New York law defines animal fighting and makes engaging in or attending animal fights a felony or misdemeanor depending on the specific conduct. Law enforcement faces challenges in enforcing these laws due to the number of suspects and need to establish intent.
- The Michael Vick dog fighting case involved the seizure of 66 dogs from Vick's property in 2007 and his subsequent guilty plea to federal dog fighting charges. It brought increased attention to dog fighting and led to partnerships to rehabilitate and rehome the dogs seized from Vick.
This document summarizes information related to animal fighting laws in New York state. It begins with an overview of relevant New York felony and misdemeanor provisions, including engaging in or permitting animal fighting, owning animals trained for fighting, and being a spectator. It then discusses common issues with enforcing these laws and recommendations for law enforcement. The document concludes with a summary of the high-profile Michael Vick dog fighting case, including details of the investigation and Vick's guilty plea.
Animal Fighting and the Michael Vick CaseHVCClibrary
This document summarizes information about animal fighting, including dog fighting, the money involved, common breeds used, and criminal activity often associated with it. It provides details on New York's felony and misdemeanor laws related to animal fighting. The document also summarizes the high-profile Michael Vick dog fighting case, including the timeline of events from when dogs were seized from Vick's property to his guilty plea.
Violent crime includes acts like homicide, assault, sexual assault, and robbery that involve unlawful violence against a victim. While violence is commonly depicted in media, actual violent crimes reported to police account for less than 10% of all crimes. Some violent crimes, like sexual assault, go unreported. The law considers context and reasons for violent acts to determine if they constitute a criminal offense or self-defense. The Criminal Law Consolidation Act of 1935 defines violent crimes and punishments under Australian law.
Sporting Dog Journal Yearbook 1998
I DO NOT SUPPORT DOG FIGHTING IN ANY WAY THIS IS
JUST PURELY FOR HISTORICAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY
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Animal sports in the US include horse racing, greyhound racing, sled dog racing, and rodeos. While some view these as legitimate sports and claim the animals are well cared for, others see issues with lack of choice, mistreatment, overbreeding, and abuse of the animals involved. Problems range from injuries and deaths during events to neglect, lack of veterinary care, and inhumane treatment such as live baiting of rabbits for greyhound training. After their usefulness ends, many animals face neglect, slaughter, or other poor outcomes. The industries are also controversial due to concerns about motivating factors like gambling and money.
Las peleas de perros implican hacer luchar a perros para el entretenimiento de los espectadores y con el propósito de apostar, lo que causa heridas graves e incluso la muerte de los perros. Aunque existen desde la domesticación de animales, actualmente son ilegales en muchos países debido al sufrimiento que causan. Los perros son entrenados desde cachorros para ser agresivos y resistentes a través de un proceso que comienza a los tres meses de edad y que está lleno de tortura y carece de afecto.
Dog fighting involves placing dogs in cages and forcing them to fight until one can no longer continue. It often results in serious injury or death for the losing dog. While some see it as entertainment, others view it as cruel and abusive to animals. The document discusses common breeds used for fighting as well as sharing pictures of scarred dogs who were forced to participate in fights. It advocates against the inhumane practice of dog fighting.
- Dog fighting generates millions of dollars annually through formal betting agreements, informal side bets, and sales of animals and breeding services. It also breeds other criminal activities like organized crime, drug trafficking, and money laundering.
- New York law defines animal fighting and makes engaging in or attending animal fights a felony or misdemeanor depending on the specific conduct. Law enforcement faces challenges in enforcing these laws due to the number of suspects and need to establish intent.
- The Michael Vick dog fighting case involved the seizure of 66 dogs from Vick's property in 2007 and his subsequent guilty plea to federal dog fighting charges. It brought increased attention to dog fighting and led to partnerships to rehabilitate and rehome the dogs seized from Vick.
This document summarizes information related to animal fighting laws in New York state. It begins with an overview of relevant New York felony and misdemeanor provisions, including engaging in or permitting animal fighting, owning animals trained for fighting, and being a spectator. It then discusses common issues with enforcing these laws and recommendations for law enforcement. The document concludes with a summary of the high-profile Michael Vick dog fighting case, including details of the investigation and Vick's guilty plea.
Animal Fighting and the Michael Vick CaseHVCClibrary
This document summarizes information about animal fighting, including dog fighting, the money involved, common breeds used, and criminal activity often associated with it. It provides details on New York's felony and misdemeanor laws related to animal fighting. The document also summarizes the high-profile Michael Vick dog fighting case, including the timeline of events from when dogs were seized from Vick's property to his guilty plea.
Violent crime includes acts like homicide, assault, sexual assault, and robbery that involve unlawful violence against a victim. While violence is commonly depicted in media, actual violent crimes reported to police account for less than 10% of all crimes. Some violent crimes, like sexual assault, go unreported. The law considers context and reasons for violent acts to determine if they constitute a criminal offense or self-defense. The Criminal Law Consolidation Act of 1935 defines violent crimes and punishments under Australian law.
Sporting Dog Journal Yearbook 1998
I DO NOT SUPPORT DOG FIGHTING IN ANY WAY THIS IS
JUST PURELY FOR HISTORICAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY
uploaded by
gameandworkingdog.com
Animal sports in the US include horse racing, greyhound racing, sled dog racing, and rodeos. While some view these as legitimate sports and claim the animals are well cared for, others see issues with lack of choice, mistreatment, overbreeding, and abuse of the animals involved. Problems range from injuries and deaths during events to neglect, lack of veterinary care, and inhumane treatment such as live baiting of rabbits for greyhound training. After their usefulness ends, many animals face neglect, slaughter, or other poor outcomes. The industries are also controversial due to concerns about motivating factors like gambling and money.
Las peleas de perros implican hacer luchar a perros para el entretenimiento de los espectadores y con el propósito de apostar, lo que causa heridas graves e incluso la muerte de los perros. Aunque existen desde la domesticación de animales, actualmente son ilegales en muchos países debido al sufrimiento que causan. Los perros son entrenados desde cachorros para ser agresivos y resistentes a través de un proceso que comienza a los tres meses de edad y que está lleno de tortura y carece de afecto.
Dog fighting involves placing dogs in cages and forcing them to fight until one can no longer continue. It often results in serious injury or death for the losing dog. While some see it as entertainment, others view it as cruel and abusive to animals. The document discusses common breeds used for fighting as well as sharing pictures of scarred dogs who were forced to participate in fights. It advocates against the inhumane practice of dog fighting.
Is the use of Animals in Sport & Entertainment Ethically Justifiable?S. Ady Candra
This document discusses the ethical justifiability of using animals in sport and entertainment. It outlines arguments from animal movements against zoos and circuses, including suffering, loss of dignity, and safety concerns. Considerations of animal ethics are examined, such as views from religion that mistreatment is immoral and debates around whether animals have rights. The document also reviews potential benefits of zoos and circuses, like education and research. It proposes improvements can be made through concepts like new zoo-circus designs and inter-species treatment approaches. In conclusion, the author finds that using animals in entertainment and sport is ethically acceptable if it avoids torture and murder and provides some benefits.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey CircusHVCClibrary
The earliest circuses date back to ancient Rome in 7 BC and have featured a variety of animals throughout history, including elephants, horses, and tigers. In the 1800s, P.T. Barnum helped popularize the traveling circus and coined the phrase "The Greatest Show on Earth." His circus merged with other circuses and was later sold to the Ringling Brothers in 1907. While circuses argue they treat animals well, animal rights groups claim circus life causes undue stress and that acts are trained using punishment. There is ongoing debate around the ethical treatment of animals in circuses.
This document discusses a lawsuit brought by animal welfare groups against Ringling Bros. circus regarding its treatment of endangered Asian elephants. The groups alleged that Ringling's use of bullhooks and chaining of elephants constituted an unlawful "taking" under the Endangered Species Act. A district court initially dismissed the case, finding the plaintiffs lacked standing. An appeals court reversed, but on remand the district court again found no standing. The appeals court upheld this ruling, finding the individual plaintiff lacked credibility in claiming emotional attachment to the elephants and that the animal advocacy group failed to demonstrate their public education activities were concretely impacted by Ringling's practices.
Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival of lights celebrated in India and around the world. The document provides information about Diwali and recommends checking facts about the holiday, listening to an ESL lesson on Diwali, and watching a BBC news report from Little India in Singapore that shows excitement for Diwali celebrations.
Planteamineto del problema "Peleas de perros"Christian Leurs
Este documento describe el problema de las peleas clandestinas de perros en México. Explica que las peleas de perros involucran el entrenamiento agresivo de ciertas razas de perros y su lucha hasta la muerte por diversión y apuestas ilegales. También detalla el perfil de las personas involucradas y las leyes mexicanas que prohíben estas peleas. El objetivo es crear conciencia sobre este problema y prevenir este maltrato a los animales.
The document discusses various drinking, feeding, ventilation, and automation systems used for poultry growing operations, including biddie drinkers, lubing nipples, augermatic feeders, axial fans, environmental controllers, and hatchery equipment like setters. It provides details on the features and benefits of these different systems to support optimal growing conditions, hygiene, feed and water access, and monitoring for poultry farms.
This document lists and describes common tools and equipment used in poultry and swine farming. It includes hand tools like spades, shovels, forks, and rakes used for tasks like collecting manure, digging, and moving materials. It also lists powered tools and describes facilities needed for poultry production like dropping boards, perches, nests, feeding and drinking troughs, incubators, feed bins, brooders, and for swine production, breeding crates and farrowing crates or stalls.
This document discusses various forms of animal cruelty such as animal testing, dog fighting, and circus animal abuse. It notes that many common products are tested on animals without consideration for their suffering. Dog fighting involves premeditated cruelty where dogs are injured and killed for entertainment. Circus animals are often abused and live in unnatural environments far from their natural habitats. The document advocates for treating all animals, as we would want to be treated, and calls for an end to animal cruelty.
This document discusses various types of food poisoning including bacterial and non-bacterial causes. It focuses on common bacterial causes such as salmonella, staphylococcus, botulism, clostridium perfringens, and bacillus cereus. Salmonella food poisoning results from eating contaminated foods of animal origin and has a 12-24 hour incubation period. Staphylococcal food poisoning is caused by ingesting pre-formed toxins and has a short 1-6 hour incubation period. Botulism is the most severe type and is caused by toxins produced by clostridium botulinum, with symptoms occurring 12-36 hours later.
This document provides information about animal fighting laws in New York state. It begins with an overview of key terms like "animal fighting" and describes how animal fights generate millions in illegal income through betting, concessions, and selling animals and breeding services. The document outlines felony and misdemeanor provisions in New York law for engaging in or facilitating animal fights. It also discusses challenges with enforcement, such as having enough officers on scene, and strategies like retaining evidence and coordinating across jurisdictions.
Overview of New York Farm Animal Welfare LawCari Rincker
This presentation was prepared for Lawline -the lecture and CLE credits that go with this presentation are available via Lawline. This presentation discusses the national perspective of livestock animal cruelty law, New York farm animal welfare law, "cowboy" criminal procedure (discussing search and seizure) and my recommendations.
Delivered by Michael Kaiser of the Kaiser Legal Group to a national audience in December, 2011, and July, 2012, in conjunction with the National Business Institute's Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar "Plaintiff's Guide to Dog-Bite Litigation."
Mr. Kaiser, founder of the Kaiser Legal Group, is a consultant and mediator. He also regularly speaks at the law school level and at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars for attorneys. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Washington and his Juris Doctor from Seattle University. You may contact him at 206-660-2858 or Michael.Kaiser@Kaiser-LegalGroup.org.
This document provides guidance for law enforcement on enforcing laws against illegal animal fighting. It describes common practices for dog fighting and cockfighting events, including organizing fights, betting, and awarding prizes. It outlines investigative techniques like surveillance, search warrants, and using informants. It also discusses the importance of multijurisdictional task forces and addresses challenges with stopping informal street fights.
When Activists Come Calling: Know Your RightsCari Rincker
The document summarizes laws related to animal cruelty enforcement and provides an overview of "ag gag" legislation. It discusses 5 approaches states take to oversee humane societies and their law enforcement powers. It uses New York laws as an example, outlining misdemeanor and felony animal cruelty statutes as well as seizure, search, and cooperation requirements. It also discusses Fourth Amendment rights and provides tips for dealing with farm inspections by non-police officers or activists. Finally, it summarizes existing and proposed "ag gag" laws in several states that restrict unauthorized photography and video recording at agricultural facilities.
This document discusses breed specific legislation (BSL) which aims to eradicate or regulate certain dog breeds based solely on their breed. It provides background on BSL, examples of BSL restrictions, and debates both for and against BSL. It notes that BSL is premised on the idea that a dog's behavior is determined by its breed, but opponents argue it does nothing to prevent dog bites or hold irresponsible owners accountable. The document also examines statistics and legal challenges to BSL, examples of places that have enacted BSL, and alternatives to BSL like stronger owner responsibility laws.
This document discusses breed specific legislation (BSL) which aims to eradicate or regulate certain dog breeds based solely on their breed. It provides background on the history of BSL, including how certain breeds like pit bulls gained a reputation as dangerous in the media despite once being seen as family pets. It examines examples of BSL restrictions and debates the effectiveness of BSL, finding little evidence it reduces dog bites but that it negatively impacts responsible owners. The document advocates for alternatives to BSL like stronger owner responsibility laws and education programs instead of targeting breeds.
This document provides an overview of legal issues related to dog bite claims. It discusses various theories of liability for dog bites, including negligent handling of animals, strict liability for dangerous domestic animals, and negligence per se for violating leash laws. It examines types of damages involved in dog bite claims such as medical expenses, disfigurement, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The document also reviews insurance coverage considerations and potential defenses to dog bite claims like the one-bite rule and provocation.
Breed specific legislation (BSL) bans or restricts certain dog breeds, but it is ineffective and costly. It does not reduce dog bites and attacks. It unfairly punishes responsible owners and their well-behaved dogs. Instead of BSL, communities should focus on other measures like spay/neuter programs, owner liability laws, and crackdowns on known reckless owners.
Breed specific legislation (BSL) bans or restricts certain dog breeds, but it is ineffective and costly. It does not reduce dog bites and attacks because many dogs are misidentified as banned breeds or dogs of other breeds also bite. BSL wastes resources by punishing responsible owners and their well-behaved dogs. Alternative approaches like enforcing dangerous dog laws regardless of breed are fairer and focus on deed, not breed.
The document outlines a plan for an organization called Lafayette Against Dog Fighting (LADF). It discusses dog fighting activities and the Louisiana law prohibiting dog fighting. It also provides suggestions for educating the public about dog fighting through literature distribution, protests, a letter writing campaign, and using social media. Helpful resources on dog fighting are listed.
This document provides an overview and summary of animal shelter liability basics, case studies, and strategies for reducing risk. It discusses the differences between a suit and liability, various causes of action like negligence and strict liability, and elements of a claim. Key case studies are summarized that involve liability after adoption, volunteer liability, off-site adoptions, pet custody disputes, and other issues. The document concludes by outlining strategies shelters can take to reduce liability risk, including proper conduct like policies/protocols, using contracts like waivers and agreements, and obtaining insurance.
Breed Specific Legislation by Kim Farrow - 2011HVCClibrary
This document provides an overview of breed specific legislation (BSL) and discusses arguments on both sides of the issue. It summarizes the history and rationale behind BSL, examples of BSL restrictions, challenges to defining targeted breeds, examples of where BSL has been implemented including restrictions in Ohio and details of Denver's law. It also outlines organizations opposed to BSL and constitutional challenges that have been raised against these types of laws.
Is the use of Animals in Sport & Entertainment Ethically Justifiable?S. Ady Candra
This document discusses the ethical justifiability of using animals in sport and entertainment. It outlines arguments from animal movements against zoos and circuses, including suffering, loss of dignity, and safety concerns. Considerations of animal ethics are examined, such as views from religion that mistreatment is immoral and debates around whether animals have rights. The document also reviews potential benefits of zoos and circuses, like education and research. It proposes improvements can be made through concepts like new zoo-circus designs and inter-species treatment approaches. In conclusion, the author finds that using animals in entertainment and sport is ethically acceptable if it avoids torture and murder and provides some benefits.
Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey CircusHVCClibrary
The earliest circuses date back to ancient Rome in 7 BC and have featured a variety of animals throughout history, including elephants, horses, and tigers. In the 1800s, P.T. Barnum helped popularize the traveling circus and coined the phrase "The Greatest Show on Earth." His circus merged with other circuses and was later sold to the Ringling Brothers in 1907. While circuses argue they treat animals well, animal rights groups claim circus life causes undue stress and that acts are trained using punishment. There is ongoing debate around the ethical treatment of animals in circuses.
This document discusses a lawsuit brought by animal welfare groups against Ringling Bros. circus regarding its treatment of endangered Asian elephants. The groups alleged that Ringling's use of bullhooks and chaining of elephants constituted an unlawful "taking" under the Endangered Species Act. A district court initially dismissed the case, finding the plaintiffs lacked standing. An appeals court reversed, but on remand the district court again found no standing. The appeals court upheld this ruling, finding the individual plaintiff lacked credibility in claiming emotional attachment to the elephants and that the animal advocacy group failed to demonstrate their public education activities were concretely impacted by Ringling's practices.
Diwali is a five-day Hindu festival of lights celebrated in India and around the world. The document provides information about Diwali and recommends checking facts about the holiday, listening to an ESL lesson on Diwali, and watching a BBC news report from Little India in Singapore that shows excitement for Diwali celebrations.
Planteamineto del problema "Peleas de perros"Christian Leurs
Este documento describe el problema de las peleas clandestinas de perros en México. Explica que las peleas de perros involucran el entrenamiento agresivo de ciertas razas de perros y su lucha hasta la muerte por diversión y apuestas ilegales. También detalla el perfil de las personas involucradas y las leyes mexicanas que prohíben estas peleas. El objetivo es crear conciencia sobre este problema y prevenir este maltrato a los animales.
The document discusses various drinking, feeding, ventilation, and automation systems used for poultry growing operations, including biddie drinkers, lubing nipples, augermatic feeders, axial fans, environmental controllers, and hatchery equipment like setters. It provides details on the features and benefits of these different systems to support optimal growing conditions, hygiene, feed and water access, and monitoring for poultry farms.
This document lists and describes common tools and equipment used in poultry and swine farming. It includes hand tools like spades, shovels, forks, and rakes used for tasks like collecting manure, digging, and moving materials. It also lists powered tools and describes facilities needed for poultry production like dropping boards, perches, nests, feeding and drinking troughs, incubators, feed bins, brooders, and for swine production, breeding crates and farrowing crates or stalls.
This document discusses various forms of animal cruelty such as animal testing, dog fighting, and circus animal abuse. It notes that many common products are tested on animals without consideration for their suffering. Dog fighting involves premeditated cruelty where dogs are injured and killed for entertainment. Circus animals are often abused and live in unnatural environments far from their natural habitats. The document advocates for treating all animals, as we would want to be treated, and calls for an end to animal cruelty.
This document discusses various types of food poisoning including bacterial and non-bacterial causes. It focuses on common bacterial causes such as salmonella, staphylococcus, botulism, clostridium perfringens, and bacillus cereus. Salmonella food poisoning results from eating contaminated foods of animal origin and has a 12-24 hour incubation period. Staphylococcal food poisoning is caused by ingesting pre-formed toxins and has a short 1-6 hour incubation period. Botulism is the most severe type and is caused by toxins produced by clostridium botulinum, with symptoms occurring 12-36 hours later.
This document provides information about animal fighting laws in New York state. It begins with an overview of key terms like "animal fighting" and describes how animal fights generate millions in illegal income through betting, concessions, and selling animals and breeding services. The document outlines felony and misdemeanor provisions in New York law for engaging in or facilitating animal fights. It also discusses challenges with enforcement, such as having enough officers on scene, and strategies like retaining evidence and coordinating across jurisdictions.
Overview of New York Farm Animal Welfare LawCari Rincker
This presentation was prepared for Lawline -the lecture and CLE credits that go with this presentation are available via Lawline. This presentation discusses the national perspective of livestock animal cruelty law, New York farm animal welfare law, "cowboy" criminal procedure (discussing search and seizure) and my recommendations.
Delivered by Michael Kaiser of the Kaiser Legal Group to a national audience in December, 2011, and July, 2012, in conjunction with the National Business Institute's Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar "Plaintiff's Guide to Dog-Bite Litigation."
Mr. Kaiser, founder of the Kaiser Legal Group, is a consultant and mediator. He also regularly speaks at the law school level and at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars for attorneys. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Washington and his Juris Doctor from Seattle University. You may contact him at 206-660-2858 or Michael.Kaiser@Kaiser-LegalGroup.org.
This document provides guidance for law enforcement on enforcing laws against illegal animal fighting. It describes common practices for dog fighting and cockfighting events, including organizing fights, betting, and awarding prizes. It outlines investigative techniques like surveillance, search warrants, and using informants. It also discusses the importance of multijurisdictional task forces and addresses challenges with stopping informal street fights.
When Activists Come Calling: Know Your RightsCari Rincker
The document summarizes laws related to animal cruelty enforcement and provides an overview of "ag gag" legislation. It discusses 5 approaches states take to oversee humane societies and their law enforcement powers. It uses New York laws as an example, outlining misdemeanor and felony animal cruelty statutes as well as seizure, search, and cooperation requirements. It also discusses Fourth Amendment rights and provides tips for dealing with farm inspections by non-police officers or activists. Finally, it summarizes existing and proposed "ag gag" laws in several states that restrict unauthorized photography and video recording at agricultural facilities.
This document discusses breed specific legislation (BSL) which aims to eradicate or regulate certain dog breeds based solely on their breed. It provides background on BSL, examples of BSL restrictions, and debates both for and against BSL. It notes that BSL is premised on the idea that a dog's behavior is determined by its breed, but opponents argue it does nothing to prevent dog bites or hold irresponsible owners accountable. The document also examines statistics and legal challenges to BSL, examples of places that have enacted BSL, and alternatives to BSL like stronger owner responsibility laws.
This document discusses breed specific legislation (BSL) which aims to eradicate or regulate certain dog breeds based solely on their breed. It provides background on the history of BSL, including how certain breeds like pit bulls gained a reputation as dangerous in the media despite once being seen as family pets. It examines examples of BSL restrictions and debates the effectiveness of BSL, finding little evidence it reduces dog bites but that it negatively impacts responsible owners. The document advocates for alternatives to BSL like stronger owner responsibility laws and education programs instead of targeting breeds.
This document provides an overview of legal issues related to dog bite claims. It discusses various theories of liability for dog bites, including negligent handling of animals, strict liability for dangerous domestic animals, and negligence per se for violating leash laws. It examines types of damages involved in dog bite claims such as medical expenses, disfigurement, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The document also reviews insurance coverage considerations and potential defenses to dog bite claims like the one-bite rule and provocation.
Breed specific legislation (BSL) bans or restricts certain dog breeds, but it is ineffective and costly. It does not reduce dog bites and attacks. It unfairly punishes responsible owners and their well-behaved dogs. Instead of BSL, communities should focus on other measures like spay/neuter programs, owner liability laws, and crackdowns on known reckless owners.
Breed specific legislation (BSL) bans or restricts certain dog breeds, but it is ineffective and costly. It does not reduce dog bites and attacks because many dogs are misidentified as banned breeds or dogs of other breeds also bite. BSL wastes resources by punishing responsible owners and their well-behaved dogs. Alternative approaches like enforcing dangerous dog laws regardless of breed are fairer and focus on deed, not breed.
The document outlines a plan for an organization called Lafayette Against Dog Fighting (LADF). It discusses dog fighting activities and the Louisiana law prohibiting dog fighting. It also provides suggestions for educating the public about dog fighting through literature distribution, protests, a letter writing campaign, and using social media. Helpful resources on dog fighting are listed.
This document provides an overview and summary of animal shelter liability basics, case studies, and strategies for reducing risk. It discusses the differences between a suit and liability, various causes of action like negligence and strict liability, and elements of a claim. Key case studies are summarized that involve liability after adoption, volunteer liability, off-site adoptions, pet custody disputes, and other issues. The document concludes by outlining strategies shelters can take to reduce liability risk, including proper conduct like policies/protocols, using contracts like waivers and agreements, and obtaining insurance.
Breed Specific Legislation by Kim Farrow - 2011HVCClibrary
This document provides an overview of breed specific legislation (BSL) and discusses arguments on both sides of the issue. It summarizes the history and rationale behind BSL, examples of BSL restrictions, challenges to defining targeted breeds, examples of where BSL has been implemented including restrictions in Ohio and details of Denver's law. It also outlines organizations opposed to BSL and constitutional challenges that have been raised against these types of laws.
Recognizing, Reporting and Investigating Animal Cruelty HVCClibrary
The document discusses animal cruelty laws in New York state. It notes that investigating animal cruelty can help identify suspects in violent crimes against humans, as many serial killers and school shooters had histories of torturing animals. It summarizes several high-profile cases where the perpetrators showed early signs of cruelty to animals. The document also outlines specific laws around animal fighting, neglect, abandonment, cruelty and defines what constitutes unjust treatment of animals under New York state law.
Animal Cruelty Investigation in New York StateHVCClibrary
New York State's animal cruelty law is located in the Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 26. Article 26 defines animal cruelty and neglect, and establishes penalties for offenses. It prohibits acts that torture, injure, or fail to provide sustenance to animals. More serious offenses, like aggravated cruelty and animal fighting, are felonies. When investigating cruelty complaints, law enforcement and humane officers may seize animals kept in inhumane conditions and photograph evidence of injuries or neglect. The law aims to prevent cruelty and protect animals from abuse and neglect.
The certified and experienced dog bite expert in California; Richard Polsky has more than 25 years of experience and helped so many clients and personally trained thousands of canines and their owners, for more information check the website, https://www.dogexpert.com/
PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is a large non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1980 in Norfolk, Virginia. PETA campaigns against animal exploitation and focuses on factory farming, fur farming, animal testing, and animals in entertainment. Some of PETA's major achievements include establishing animal welfare laws and getting companies to adopt more humane practices. PETA aims to continue changing attitudes towards animals and advocating for treating them as equals rather than commodities.
This document discusses animal cruelty laws in New York state. It defines key terms like animal, torture or cruelty, and outlines misdemeanor and felony animal cruelty statutes. Specifically, it notes that Section 353 covers misdemeanor cruelty, such as unjustifiably injuring, neglecting, or failing to provide sustenance for animals. Section 353a covers felony aggravated cruelty. The document also discusses why police must enforce these laws, including that cruelty can indicate other violent criminal behavior, and provides examples of animal hoarding and puppy mills that police should watch out for.
An injury sustained by a person involved in a dog attack can be painful and commonly accompanies injuries that may result in permanent scarring. Illinois law affords people injured by a dog to pursue a legal claim to recover financial compensation for their medical expenses and injuries.
The majority of settlements and judgments paid in Illinois dog bite cases are paid by the homeowner’s insurance company for the owner of the animal. Recognizing this exposure, insurance companies will go to great lengths to minimize their payouts. You will learn why not all dog bite cases are created equal—why some cases settle for meager amounts while other cases settle for six figures.
As the victim of a dog bite, you must recognize the headwinds you will likely face. This book will walk you through the laws you need to be aware of, how to hire the best attorney for your case, and the steps you can take to maximize the value of your case.
This document provides an overview of the schedule and content for Session 2 of a library instruction session on community dental services. It will cover dental hygiene subject guides and databases like PubMed and Medline, as well as different types of research articles and search strategies. Students will have an opportunity to practice searching for information on assigned topics. The goal is for students to understand research as a strategic and iterative process.
This document provides an overview of a library instruction session on evaluating websites and other resources for community dental services. It outlines the session schedule and learning outcomes. The document discusses criteria for evaluating websites using the CRAP test and SIFT method. These include considering the currency, reliability, authority, and purpose of information as well as investigating the source, finding better coverage, and tracing claims. Sample websites are provided to demonstrate the evaluation techniques. Guidance is also given on citing resources.
This document provides library resources for a nursing course at HVCC. It lists the library liaison for health sciences, Cynthia Koman, and her contact information. It then provides links to the nursing research guide, information about APA citation style, medical research databases like CINAHL and PubMed. The document describes role-playing activities and case studies that will take place. It provides questions that will be used in the activities and studies. Finally, it provides tips on searching databases and keywords for finding nursing information.
This document outlines an instruction session for community dental services that covers searching library resources and databases for dental research. It provides an agenda, learning outcomes, and exercises on evaluating different types of research articles and searching PubMed and Medline with Full-Text. Students are taught medical subject headings, limits, and search techniques to effectively find relevant dental literature.
The document provides information on finding and evaluating original research articles. It discusses searching databases like PubMed and MEDLINE, and describes different types of research studies like randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and systematic reviews. Participants worked in pairs to search for original research articles on different topics using PubMed and MEDLINE with Full-Text. They reported their search strategies and findings back to the full group. The goal was to evaluate different search approaches and databases for locating original evidence.
This document provides an introduction to using WestlawNext for researching criminal law cases. It recommends choosing a New York appellate court case that deals with the specific crime being examined. The document instructs the user to search for cases on WestlawNext, which operates similarly to Google, and view the "Most Detail" snapshot to assess relevance. It also recommends narrowing future searches and contacting a librarian for assistance with any questions.
This document outlines resources and services provided by the HVCC library for respiratory care students. It introduces medical databases such as PubMed and Medline that contain journal articles, and the library catalog for finding books. Research guides created by librarians are described to help students in their respiratory care courses. Techniques for searching databases, evaluating sources, and citing references in the Vancouver style are also reviewed. Library hours and services like borrowing books from other institutions are presented.
This document provides an overview of a two-part library instruction session on community dental services resources. Session 2 focuses on searching dental databases and identifying different types of research articles. It reviews searching techniques for PubMed and MEDLINE, describes clinical trial and evidence-based databases, and demonstrates how to evaluate search results and request full-text articles.
Critical Assessment of Claims Regarding Management of Feral Cats by Trap Neut...HVCClibrary
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5. Formal Agreement
In dog fighting, a formal agreement is usually signed by
the owners of the dogs to be matched, often several
months in advance of the fight date.
6. Informal Side Bets
The second and most visible form of gambling at a
dogfight involves informal side bets among
individual spectators.
7. Promoters of animal fights usually
reap large sums of money from
concession sales, such as alcoholic
beverages, admissions fees, and sale
of paraphernalia.
8. $$$$$$$$$$$$
Another way those involved in animal
fighting ventures make money is by selling
animals and breeding services.
Champion fighting dog - $10,000+
Stud fees - $1,000+
Puppies - $150-$1,500+
10. Pitbull Problem Flash Video
the pit bull problem (what is man
without the beasts?) - flash
11. • New York’s animal cruelty law includes
– felony charges or
– misdemeanor charges depending on the
activity.
– Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 26,
Section 351
13. Any person who engages in any of the
following conduct is guilty of a felony:
(a) For amusement or gain, causes any animal to
engage in fighting
Example: Danielle and Ashley are walking down the
streets of Troy with Danielle’s pit bull dog named Blue.
Another pit bull is walking down the street in their
direction. Danielle looks at Ashley and says, “Let’s see
what they can do.” Ashley agrees. The fight
commences.
14. Any person who engages in any of the
following conduct is guilty of a felony:
(b)Trains, (c) breeds or sells any animal
under circumstances evincing an intent
that such animal engage in fighting
15. Any person who engages in any of the
following conduct is guilty of a felony:
(d) Permits these acts (causes a
fight, trains, breeds, or sells) to occur on
premises under his control
Example: Audrey organizes a cock fight at her party
Saturday afternoon. None of the animals in the fight are
hers, but she arranged the event.
16. FELONY
(e) Owns or
possesses any
animal trained to
engage in fighting
on premises where
fighting is being
conducted under
circumstances
evincing an intent
that such animal
engage in fighting.
18. It is a misdemeanor to:
• Own, possess or keep any animal under
circumstances evincing an intent that such
animal engage in fighting.
19. It is a misdemeanor in New York
to:
• Be a spectator at a fight. Punishable by up to three
months in prison and a $500 fine. A second offense will carry up to a
year in prison and a $1,000 fine.
20. In the U.S., fighting dogs are almost
exclusively American pit bull terriers.
Pit bulls used for
fighting are often kept
in a “yard” on
extremely heavy
chains. This is done to
strengthen neck
muscles as well as
keep the dogs from
attacking each other.
21. How to find out of dog fighting is
going on in your area
• Check local newspapers and the Want Ad
Digest for ads of “Game Bred” Pit Bulls.
• Check the Internet.
• Talk to Animal Control Officers.
• Check with the local Town Clerk.
• Check area airports to ascertain if pit bulls
are being flown in or out.
22. Law Enforcement: Be suspicious of
reports regarding stolen dogs in your
patrol area.
26. Due to the usually large group of
suspects that may be present at
illegal animal fighting
exhibitions, and the specialized
nature of these criminal
activities, there are a number of
common problems associated with
enforcement of animal fighting laws.
27. Common Problems:
Having enough law enforcement personnel
on the scene to detain and arrest all suspects
while ensuring officer safety and preserving
evidence
INTENT – responsibility of law enforcement
on scene to gather evidence to establish intent
THIS IS CRITICAL when you read Art. 26 Sec. 351
28. Search Warrants:
• When executing a Search Warrant, do not
allow the news media on the property.
• Photograph the entire scene as well as each
animal.
• Seize all evidence used for training
including; chains, collars, spring
poles, weight scales, breaking
sticks, drugs, magazines, trophies, computer
s, breeding records, carpet, components of
any pits, guns, other weapons, etc.
34. Suggested “On the Scene”
Questions:
Why are you here?
How did you get here?
How were you going to leave?
Who did you come with?
What did you see?
How long before you were detained did you
see it going on?
35. Retain copies
• Keep a copy of all records of originals
turned over to the police or ADA.
• Keep a copy of all photographs.
36. Recommendations:
Arrest only those persons whose proximity
to and conduct at the location leave no
reasonable doubt as to the reason for their
presence there.
37. Recommendations
Have the officer’s report reflect, with
respect to each arrestee, what he or she was
doing when first observed, and where in
relation to the fight scene it was being done.
Videotape the scene (without comments
unless they are very neutral) and those
present immediately before arrests
commence.
38. Recommendations
Question persons on the scene. Caution
must be taken when questioning persons
without first providing Miranda warnings.
“General on-the-scene-questioning” - OK
BUT “Actual arrest or restraint on freedom of
the degree associated with formal arrest” -
Statements made by questioned persons may be
inadmissible in court!
39. Coordinate with
Law Enforcement
• Because of the
specialized nature
of the criminal
activity, participant
s are often scattered
over a wide area
involving multiple
jurisdictions.
40. Think Outside the Box!
Additional Charges
Criminal mischief, arson, destruction of property
Child endangerment
Unlawful entry on property such as burglary or trespass
Assault with a dangerous instrument
Nuisance, noise, zoning, housing code violations
Local dog control laws
44. April 25, 2007:
• Virginia State Police and animal-control
officers seize 66 dogs (53 pit bulls) and dog
fighting evidence from property owned by
Michael Vick. Dogs are distributed to six
different animal control shelters throughout
Virginia.
45. June 7, 2007:
• U.S. attorney's office, U.S. Department of
Agriculture and Virginia State Police
present warrant and search Vick's property.
46. July 2, 2007:
• Federal authorities file court documents
alleging that a dog fighting venture had
operated at the Vick property for the past
five years.
– The U.S. attorney's office files papers seeking
federal government ownership of 53 pit bulls
that were among the dogs seized from Vick's
property.
47. July 6, 2007:
• Federal authorities now on the case,
evidence of dog fighting in the form of
animal remains is discovered.
48. July 17, 2007:
• Vick and three other men are indicted by a
federal grand jury on dog fighting charges
for activity over a six year period.
49. July 19, 2007:
• Nike suspends the release of a new Vick
footwear line, but allows current Vick
products to remain for sale.
•
50. July 24, 2007:
• Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur Blank holds a
news conference and calls Vick’s behavior
"horrific."
51. July 26, 2007:
• Vick pleads not guilty in federal court in
Richmond, VA.
52. July 27, 2007:
Reebok, Upper Deck Trading Cards and
Rawlings Sports Goods end relationship
with Vick.
• Entering month four of confinement for
dogs.
53. July 30, 2007:
• Co-defendant Tony Taylor pleads guilty to
dog-fighting charges and agrees to
cooperate with the prosecution.
54. July 30, 2007:
• BAD RAP submits rescue proposal to
federal prosecutor, requesting permission to
evaluate dogs for placement potential.
55. Aug. 1, 2007:
• Surry County Animal Control Officer James
Smith about the Vick dogs, “They are in
good shape,” he said. “They are not violent
to humans.”
56. Aug. 17, 2007:
• Vick's other two co-defendants, Purnell
Peace and Quanis Phillips, plead guilty to
dog fighting charges and admit to killing
dogs "that did not perform well" by hanging
and drowning.
•
57. Aug. 20, 2007:
• Vick's lawyer, Billy Martin, says that Vick
agrees to plead guilty to dog fighting
charges which could have resulted in prison
sentences between 12 months and 5 years.
• BAD RAP and the ASPCA agree to partner to evaluate the dogs.
58. Aug. 23, 2007:
• Vick signs plea agreement in federal court
and statement of facts admitting to
conspiracy in a dog fighting ring and
helping kill pit bulls.
59. Vick’s Plea of Guilty
• He admitted to providing most of the financing for the
operation and to participating directly in several dog fights
in Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina.
He admitted to sharing in the proceeds from these dog
fights. He further admitted that he knew his colleagues
killed several dogs who did not perform well. He admitted
to being involved in the destruction of 6–8 dogs, by
hanging or drowning.
– He denied placing any side bets on the dogfights.
60. Aug. 28, 2007:
• Entering month five of confinement for
dogs. All groups begin a 'gag order' to
prevent news leaks or publicity that might
compromise the legal proceedings.
61. September 2007:
•
Sept. 3, 2007: BAD RAP officers Tim Racer and Donna
Reynolds and colleague Justin Phillips from SPCA
Monterey County leave CA to join Vick dog evaluation
team in VA. Evaluations commence on Sept 4-6.
•
Sept. 9, 2007: BAD RAP submits evaluation results and
recommendations for disposition of individual dogs to
foster care homes and to sanctuary care.
•
Sept. 25, 2007: Entering month six of confinement for
dogs.
62. Oct. 1, 2007:
• Motion filed in Virginia U. S. District Court
to move all but one dog to foster families or
sanctuaries.
Report reveal that only one dog displayed aggression towards humans
and numerous dogs presented "no threat to
other animals.”
63. Oct. 16, 2007:
• Professor and animal law expert Rebecca
Huss of Valparaiso University School of
Law named guardian of dogs in Vick case.
64. Oct. 17-20, 2007:
• BAD RAP officer Tim Racer returns to VA
to accompany Guardian/Special Master
Rebecca Huss in conducting Round Two of
dog evaluations.
– BAD RAP works with Huss to arrange interim foster care of 16 foster/observation status dogs
so they can receive relief from shelter confinement.
65. October 2007
Oct. 21, 2007: Three dogs quietly leave the shelters with
east coast rescue groups. BAD RAP representatives begin
cross-country road trip to bring 13 dogs to new lives with
three different organizations on the west coast.
66. Nov. 6, 2007:
BAD RAP representative Nicole Rattay relocates to VA to begin
six weeks of daily exercise and care for the dogs still remaining
in shelter. Nicole's daily updates and observations of sheltered
dogs offer invaluable insights that allow Special Master Huss to
create placement matches with approved rescue organizations.
67. Nov. 12, 2007:
• Deadline closes for rescues to submit
applications.
68. Nov 20, 2007:
• U. S. District Court orders Michael Vick to
pay $928,073.00 as "restitution" for
expenses incurred in caring for "the victim
pit bulls."
69. Dec. 3, 2007:
Special Master Guardian Rebecca Huss submits
recommendations for disposition of Vick dogs to Judge
Hudson in Special Master Report Eight groups named to
be permanent caretakers of Vick dogs.
70. December 10, 2007
Vick appeared in U.S. District Court in
Richmond for sentencing. Judge
Hudson said he was "convinced that it
was not a momentary lack of
judgment" on Vick's part, and that
Vick was a "full partner" in the dog
fighting ring, and he was sentenced to
serve 23 months in federal prison.
Hudson noted that, despite Vick's
claims that he accepted responsibility
for his actions, his failure to cooperate
fully with federal officials, coupled
with a failed drug test and a failed
polygraph, showed that Vick had not
accepted full responsibility for
"promoting, funding and facilitating
this cruel and inhumane sporting
activity". Vick was assigned to United
States Penitentiary, Leavenworth, a
federal prison facility in Leavenworth,
Kansas to serve his sentence.
71. Federal Law Vick Was Charged
With Violating:
• 18 U.S.C. § 371 Conspiracy to Travel in Interstate
Commerce in Aid of Unlawful Activities and to Sponsor a
Dog in an Animal Fighting Venture.
– The “interstate commerce” requirement gives the federal court
jurisdiction over an activity otherwise regulated by the state.
Interstate commerce in the Vick case included transporting fighting
dogs across state lines and hosting dogfight participants from other
states at Bad Newz Kennels.
– The charge is a felony with a maximum penalty of 5 years prison.
72. Original charges:
• (1) Conspiracy to travel in
interstate commerce in aid
of unlawful activities
(conspiracy to engage in
racketeering) and (2)
Conspiracy to sponsor a dog
in an animal fighting
venture
• Plea: single conspiracy
count for running a brutal
interstate dogfighting ring
with three co-conspirators
73. State Criminal Prosecution
• Separate Virginia charges against all four men were placed
following indictments by the Surry County grand jury
when it met on September 25, 2007.
• Vick was charged with two class 6 felonies, which carry a
maximum penalty of five years imprisonment for each
charge.
74. State trial and sentencing
• In late November 2008, Vick was transported to Virginia
to face state charges.
• He submitted a guilty plea to a single Virginia felony
charge for dog fighting, receiving a 3 year prison sentence,
imposition of which was suspended upon condition of
good behavior, and a $2500 fine.
• In return for the plea agreement, the other charge was
dropped. Vick, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) ID#
33765-183, was released on July 20, 2009.
76. (1) Animal Fighting Prohibition
Enforcement Act (2007)
• It should make it much harder for criminals who engage in dog
fighting and cockfighting to continue their operations.
• Each violation of the federal law may bring up to three years in prison
and up to a $250,000 fine.
• Signed into law by President George W. Bush, the law took effect
immediately (May 3, 2007), but Vick escaped the imposition of even
more felony penalties because the animal fighting allegations against
him preceded the new federal law.
77. (2) HSUS Change in Policy
The Humane Society of the U.S. had a real change of heart regarding
their standard recommendation to euthanize all dogs whether adult
or puppy, coming out of a fighting dog seizure.
78. (3) Largest dog fighting raid in U.S. history
St. Louis, Mo., July 8, 2009.
NEW YORK (CBS) More than 350 dogs were seized and about 30
people arrested during raids in five states Wednesday that animal welfare
groups are calling the largest simultaneous raid of dog-fighting operations
in the U.S.
79. (4) AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION
ADOPTED BY THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES
FEBRUARY 14, 2011 - RESOLUTION
• RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges federal, state, territorial, and
local legislative bodies and governmental agencies to enact laws and implement policies
to ensure the humane treatment and disposition of seized animals in a timely manner.
• Click here for the text of this resolution.
84. NEW YORK:
•
The term, “Animal Fighting” shall mean
any fight between
• A. Dogs or any other animals
• B. Jen and Donna
• C. Cats and dogs
• D. Obama and Biden
85. Gambling
• The most visible form of gambling at a
dogfight involves
• A. formal agreements made months in
advance
• B. Impromptu street fights for cash
• C. informal side bets among individual
spectators
• D. Russian Roulette
86. Breeds of Criminal Activity
Associated with Dog Fighting
• A. Child Endangerment
• B. Weapons & drugs
• C. Rape/Homicide
• D. All of the above
87. When Executing a Search
Warrant
• A. You can allow the news media on the
property.
• B. Photograph the entire scene as well as
each animal.
• C. Seize all evidence used for training
including; chains, collars, spring poles, etc.
• D. B and C
88. The Animal Fighting Law in NY
is located in:
• A. NYS Ag. & Mkts. Law Article 26
Section 353
• B. NYS Ag. & Mkts. Law Article 26
Section 351
• C. NYS Ag. & Mkts. Law Article 26-A
• D. My back pack
89. It is a in NY felony to:
• A. For amusement or gain, cause any
animal to engage in fighting
• B. Train, breed or sell any animal under
circumstances evincing an intent that such
animal engage in fighting
• C. Permit these acts (cause a fight, trains,
breeds, or sells) to occur on premises under
his/her control
• D. All of the above
90. Which is a felony in NY?
• A. Be a spectator at a fight
• B. Own, possess or keep any animal under
circumstances evincing an intent that such animal
engage in fighting
• C. Own or possess any animal trained to engage in
fighting on premises where fighting is being
conducted under circumstances evincing an intent
that such animal engage in fighting
• D. B and C
91. Vick was in prison for violating:
• A. Virginia’s animal fighting law
• B. Sponsoring or exhibiting an animal in an
animal fighting venture
• C. The federal Animal Fighting Prohibition
Enforcement Act
• D. Virginia’s felony animal cruelty law
92. Vick served time for state animal
fighting charges
• A. No, the charges were dropped.
• B. Vick served 18 months in Richmond, VA.
• C. There were only federal charges.
• D. Vick submitted a guilty plea to a single
Virginia felony charge for dog fighting, receiving
a 3 year prison sentence, imposition of which was
suspended upon condition of good behavior, and a
$2500 fine.
93. You can make a difference.
• A. When you know the law
• B. When you recognize the evidence
• C. When you persist with police,
respectfully
• D. All of the above
Editor's Notes
Example:Pam is having a party Saturday night which includes rounds of dog fighting. Andre arrives with his Grand Champion fighter and is waiting his turn in the ring, as the fights go on.
2007 Animal Fighting Prohibition Enforcement Act (2007)The law took effect immediately. It provides felony penalties for interstate commerce, import and export related to animal fighting activities, including commerce in cockfighting weapons. It will make it much harder for criminals who engage in dogfighting and cockfighting to continue their operations. Each violation of the federal law may bring up to three years in jail and up to a $250,000 fine for perpetrators.