misc.
These statutes allow shelters to recover costs for animal care from defendants.
Cost of care statutes
What are the facts of State v. Kuenzie?
name 3 ways an animal can be used in sports and entertainment.
(1) rodeos; (2) animal fighting; (3) swim-with-the-dolphins programs; (4) dog (usually Greyhound) racing, horse racing and other horse competitions; (5) hunting (including "standard, canned and Internet hunting) and fishing; (6) crush videos; (7) zoos and aquaria; (8) circuses and other animal exhibitions; (9) television and film use; and (10) dog, cat, and horse shows.
In Boushehry v. State, the case involved the killing of this type of bird.
Canadian Geese
Under the Animal Welfare Act, the penalty for sponsoring a cockfight can be up to how many years in prison
five years
In People v. Speegle, officers seized over this many animals from horrific conditions.
200+ animals
which two states allow aerial hunting?
texas and alaska
Horse racing is often called this nickname, reflecting its association with wealth and nobility.
"sport of kings"
True or False: The court in Hammer decided whether tail docking is cruelty under New York law.
false
true or false: is there a link between animal abuse and human violence?
true.
A study by the MSPCA found 70% of those who committed violent crimes against animals also had charges for other crimes (violent, property, drug or disorderly conduct)
what is a cull?
selective removal of animals from a population, usually for reasons of population control, disease prevention, or to improve the genetic health or productivity of the herd.
what is the meaning of “fair-chase”?
It is a sportsmanlike and lawful approach that involves obeying game laws, employing hunter skills, and avoiding the use of certain technologies or conditions that negate the challenge of the hunt
Emphasizes respect for the animal, requiring hunters to give a wild, free-ranging animal a reasonable opportunity to escape, preventing the hunter from having an unfair advantage.
This illegal practice in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry involves intentionally inflicting pain to force an exaggerated high-step gait
Soring
What did the defendant do in People v. Thomason?
Defendant made numerous videos stepping on rats and mice that they intended to sell
12 animals: 4 mice, 6 baby mice, 2 rats
West Hollywood banned this veterinary procedure, comparing it to amputating the last joint of each human finger.
declawing
Besides early euthanasia, name one other violation counties have been sued for under the Hayden Act
failure to provide veterinary care, excluding rescue groups, or using drop boxes
what Act bans aerial hunting in much of the country?
Federal Airborne Hunting Act
What are the 4 levels of certification for animal actors?
Full, Modified, Not Monitored, Special Circumstances
What’s the difference between lawful hunting and animal cruelty, according to the court?
Cruelty involves prolonging or worsening animal suffering.
In People v. Brunette, the defendant was ordered to pay more than this amount in restitution for mistreated dogs.
$127,000
what is pre-conviction forfeiture?
Courts can order defendants to pay costs soon after seizure. If they don’t, they lose rights to the animals.
how many states allow deer baiting?
22
Lawsuits in horse and greyhound racing usually involve these types of disputes rather than animal cruelty
gambling, contracts, and business disputes?
what was the outcome of People v. Thomason?
defendant convicted of animal cruelty, these videos showcased intentional and malicious mutilated and disembowelment of these animals that was not made to either exterminate them nor save their property
The California Hayden Act states that no animal should be euthanized if it can be placed in one of these.
a suitable home
What is the biggest challenge prosecutors face when trying to collect restitution from convicted animal abusers?
Many defendants are judgment-proof and never pay
This controversial form of hunting involves releasing animals raised in captivity into enclosed areas for hunters.
canned hunting
How do changes in the guidelines of the Film and Television unit of the American Humane Association (AHA) operate?
Treat their guidelines with the screen actors guild as a “living document” to attempt to adapt and respond to changes in the industry
What was the holding in State v. Kuenzie?
Wisconsin court held that snowmobilers who drove into herd of deer and killed five constituted animal cruelty because wild animals were included in the animal cruelty statute
Across U.S. animal law, courts and legislatures have targeted three major areas of concern:
cockfighting (blood sports) ,
soring (cruel training/ performance) ,
tail docking, declawing, and pet store puppy sales (cosmetic and commercial practices)
Name two federal laws and two local/state measures or cases that illustrate how these issues have been addressed.
Animal Welfare Act (cockfighting), Horse Protection Act (soring).
Local/state measures or cases:People v. Speegle (restitution, hoarding cruelty case),
Boushehry v. State (Canadian geese cruelty),
Hammer v. AKC (tail docking and breed standards),
CVMA v. City of West Hollywood (declawing ordinance upheld),
Hayden Act (California shelter protections),
State bans on greyhound racing or retail puppy sales.