June 20, 2012

Stop Cruelty in North Dakota

There are only two states in the country -- North Dakota and South Dakota -- that do not have felony penalties for extreme animal cruelty. In these two states even the harshest form of abuse, such as intentionally burning or dismembering an animal, are punished with a slap on the wrist. But now, there is an opportunity to make a change for animals in North Dakota, and bring us one step closer to making extreme animal cruelty a felony in every state.

North Dakotans to Stop Animal Cruelty is a coalition of animal shelters, veterinarians, pet rescues, animal control officers, animal welfare groups, and other citizens collecting signatures for a ballot initiative that would make it a felony to engage in malicious and intentional cruelty to dogs, cats, or horses in North Dakota.

Sign the pledge today, and join animal lovers across the country in standing with North Dakotans to Stop Animal Cruelty and helping protect animals from extreme cruelty.

Wayne Pacelle, President & CEO

Paid for by North Dakotans to Stop Animal Cruelty, Karen Thunshelle, Chairman
  

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