Kira's Bill: Establishing an Animal Abuse Registry in Iowa

Comments

#1001

I have seen dogs being mistreated and one day be gone the next day they have another dog. We also need a larger staff and more so they can work more hours to help save these poor animals.

(Cedar Rapids, 2017-07-24)

#1002

All animals deserve a good life. Those who buy, adopt or end up in possession of an animal, MUST be held accountable for neglect, abuse, torture and death of the animal (canine specifically). A registry is a good start to preventing abusers from abusing again and deter.

(Atkins, 2017-07-27)

#1003

I LOVE animals.

(Elgin, Iowa, 2017-07-27)

#1006

Animals need more care and action taken when it's not being done

(Cedar Rapids, 2017-07-27)

#1007

Iowa needs tougher animal abuse laws. A registry would be a great way to start.

(Cedar Rapids, 2017-07-27)

#1012

I love animals and there have been way too many people hurting them and getting away with it . Animals are loving and soulful and should not have to be treated like this .

(Winfield , 2017-07-27)

#1023

I think the laws for animal abuse should be like the laws for child abuse.

(CEDAR RAPIDS, 2017-07-27)

#1025

Animals matter! Stop the abuse!

(West Branch , 2017-07-27)

#1026

Im signing here because people need to be held accountable for the way they treat their pets (for whom they CHOOSE to have) just as much as they do their children.

(Cedar Rapids, 2017-07-27)

#1027

I pray everyone signs this petition. Anyone abusing an animal should face a felony.

(Iowa City Iowa, 2017-07-27)

#1028

No animal deserves to be treated with anything but love. And the terrible humans hurting these beautiful creatures need to be punished.

(Iowa City, 2017-07-27)

#1029

People should abuse animals. and if they do it should be public knowledge

(cedar rapids, 2017-07-27)

#1033

Im so sick of people hurting and killing animals

(Marshalltown , 2017-07-27)

#1036

Animals are better than people, and the abuse needs to stop!

(Newton, 2017-07-27)

#1041

I feel that people who abuse and mistreat animals should not be allowed to own them. There needs to be a way to keep track of them.

(davenport, 2017-07-27)

#1042

I believe people who abuse and or neglect animals should be punished and never allowed to own any kind of pet again!!

(Bettendorf , 2017-07-27)

#1048

It's a heart rendering story that is becoming too common place these days. Something has to change. Animals can't sign this petition but we can!

(Davenport , 2017-07-27)

#1049

Abusers should NEVER have animals...EVER!

(Bettendorf, 2017-07-27)

#1053

Animals can do nothing to protect themselves against an abuser, especially when abuse begins early. They can't leave, they can't call 911, they wanted nothing but love, a warm bed and food and in return they love you and add so much to your life. We can prevent individuals from being able to adopt and continue to abuse animal after animal. Give these animals a chance.

(Palo, 2017-07-27)

#1063

I"m signing because I"m sick and tired of hearing about animals being abused or neglected. It's disgusting and disturbing that human beings are capable of such cruelty

(blue grass, iowa, 2017-07-27)

#1064

I'm so sorry for all the poor animals that have terrible things done to them. It is time for very justice for all of this creatures that God has giving us.

(Moline, 2017-07-27)

#1066

I have a great concern how dogs and cats are being treated in Iowa by some people. I feel if their names were made public many would not do it. Also people would have a way of knowing who not to sell or give their pets to.

(Donahue, 2017-07-27)

#1067

I care about animals!

(Davenport, 2017-07-27)

#1069

I love animals and anyone who abuses them should be treated the same way.

(Bellevue, 2017-07-27)

#1070

Im very distrubed with so much animal cruelty and wish to help stop it.

(Davenport, 2017-07-27)

#1072

Animals have no voice, we have to be their voice. No living thing deserves to be mistreated.

(Rock Island, 2017-07-27)

#1074

This crap needs to stop!! It's getting worse all of the time.

(Eldridge, 2017-07-27)

#1078

i believe in humane treatment of animals. i also believe in justice and punishment for those who mistreat animals.

(moline, 2017-07-27)

#1079

For Kira and all those abused animals out there.

(Cedar Rapids, 2017-07-27)

#1081

I'm signing because animals don't deserve to be treated like this!

(Cedar Rapids , 2017-07-27)

#1085

I'm signing this because animals deserve be treated with respect. Those that hurt or kill animals should be punished and monitored to avoid the repeating psychopathic pattern.

(Waterloo , 2017-07-27)

#1091

We need strict laws for animal abuse!! Long over due!!

(Moline, 2017-07-27)

#1092

Because these are living, feeling creatures and we should not allow them to be treated like this!

(Keystone, Iowa, 2017-07-27)

#1093

Someone needs to stop animal abuse and cruelty!

(Jesup, 2017-07-27)

#1095

She has no voice just like many other babies that are a victim of abuse. I will be her voice

(Davenport, 2017-07-27)

#1096

Pets are family and have feeling and should never be harmed. People who abuse animals are sick and need to suffer the consequences of their actions and be held accountable.

(Jesup, 2017-07-27)

#1099

Against animal abuse with having a pitbull I understand this happens with alot of dogs of this breed and I'm gonna try to prevent it

(Manchester, IA, 2017-07-27)

#1106

Because no animal should have to live with abuse.

(Davenport, 2017-07-27)

#1109

Because people need to be held accountable for abusing animals and if they are it will stop.

(Minneapolis , 2017-07-27)

#1111

Animals need a voice too!

(Cedar Rapids, IA, 2017-07-28)

#1112

This needed to be done LONG ago. We tried and tried. I pray it finally happens!!

(Tipton, 2017-07-28)

#1113

No animal should be treated that way.

(St. Paul, 2017-07-28)

#1117

I was moved and saddened by Kira's story when it happened.

(Pensacola Fl, 2017-07-28)

#1118

Animal cruelty is one of the worst abuse situations in the United States and it's not near being punished the way that it should be

(Newton , 2017-07-28)

#1125

I am signing because I believe there needs to laws that protect animals and the abuser should face the same penalty as of it was a human being

(DeWitt , 2017-07-28)

#1127

I'm signing because I placed a dog with a person in Iowa and she starved it to death along with multiple other dogs in her care. She basically got a slap on the hand and can do it again. That's just wrong!

(Colorado Springs , 2017-07-28)

#1130

There is no reason NOT to have a registry. It is 100% positive. Creating a registry would have zero negative effects and would benefit the state and animal welfare. Be a leader Iowa!!

(Newark, 2017-07-28)

#1131

This is complete crap and this poor girl deserves justice..

(Camanche , 2017-07-28)

#1134

I believe any kind of abuse is wrong, animals don't have a voice so we have to be a voice for them! Don't let abusers like this get to be repeat offenders!

(Creston, 2017-07-28)

#1138

If there are no consequences the abuse and torture of innocent defenseless animals will keep increasing. This must stop.

(Mechanicsville, 2017-07-28)

#1141

I'm signing it for my love of all animals. They are so innocent, and we have to be their voice.

(DeWitt, 2017-07-28)

#1142

No animal should have to suffer

(Plymouth , 2017-07-28)

#1145

I cre

(Tipton , 2017-07-28)

#1146

Abuse is unacceptable and should be pujished

(Calgary , 2017-07-28)

#1147

Animals cannot speak for themselves, but all creatures deserve to be treated with kindness and love. Abusers of animals lack empathy and should not be allowed to become repeat offenders.

(Davenport, 2017-07-28)

#1154

They need a voice.

(Tipton, 2017-07-28)

#1156

It takes a sick "being" (I won't even call them human) to torture any living, breathing, heart beating, precious animal that is only looking for love, companionship, to please their master, etc. They may not be in our whole world, for our lifetime, but we our their whole world, I wish more ppl understood that

(Cedar Rapids, 2017-07-28)

#1159

People who abuse animals should NEVER be allowed to own another one EVER!

(East Moline, 2017-07-28)

#1161

It should include all animal hoarding situations too.

(Mount Vernon, 2017-07-28)

#1163

Animals deserve better!

(Cedar Rapids , 2017-07-28)

#1164

Hope. In Tipton, Iowa.

(Tipton, Iowa, 2017-07-28)

#1165

This is a long overdue petition action. Far too many people are allowed to continue to abuse & neglect animals

(Davenport , 2017-07-28)

#1170

There should be tougher animal cruelty laws in Iowa! MAXIMUM 5 years with no possibility of parole !

(Urbana , 2017-07-28)

#1171

The abuse needs to stop. The animals have no voice. We need harsher penalties and not allow abusive owners to have another animal, ever.

(Toddville, 2017-07-28)

#1173

Animals are just as important as any human being.

(Cedar Rapids, 2017-07-28)

#1175

No animal should be treated like that in any way. They all deserve love and a happy life.

(Cascade , 2017-07-28)

#1176

Because people need to be held responsible for what they have done.

(Clarence , 2017-07-28)

#1178

No animal should have to suffer.

(Tipton, IA, 2017-07-28)

#1179

No animal should be abused

(Tipton , 2017-07-28)

#1181

I'm signing because the animals need to be protected!

(Marion, 2017-07-29)

#1182

Because no creature, animal or otherwise should have to suffer like this.

(Tipton, 2017-07-29)

#1185

Stop the abuse something needs done tougher laws stop slapping these abusers on the wrist pay the highest penalty

(Davenport, 2017-07-29)

#1188

Enough is enough. Starving and beating a pet, sliceing a puppys neck ( kewannie Il)
Letting dogs cook in trucks during 90 degree weather...cops allowing their own canie partners to broiler in police cars.
Stronger laws are needed. Police need to enforce the laws we have.Build a regirstery that effectively keeps abuser from owning or careing for pets

(Tipton, 2017-07-30)

#1189

Animals are a gift from God to be mans companion anyone who hurts these defenseless animals are criminals whats next kids?

(Bettendorf, 2017-07-30)

#1192

I love my dogs!

(Cedar falls, 2017-07-31)

#1195

I am so sickened by the amount of animal abuse that I hear/read about on almost a daily basis! This needs to stop!!!

(Davenport, 2017-07-31)

#1196

Canines deserve the same basic rights as humans, anyone denying them those things needs to be locked up indefinitely.

(Minneapolis, 2017-08-01)

#1197

Iowa is ranked at 49 in protecting companion animals. The only state worse than us is Kentucky. http://aldf.org/press-room/press-releases/best-worst-states-for-animal-protection-laws-2016-report-released/

(North Liberty , 2017-08-05)