New Mexico's animal abuse laws rank among nation's worst, group says
Source: KOAT Albuquerque
New Mexico's animal abuse laws rank among nation's worst, group says
Published 10:25 AM MST Dec 23, 2013
A new study from the Animal Legal Defense Fund placed New Mexico in the top five states to be an animal abuser. The state found animal abusers often get off with a slap on the wrist.
From emaciated horses too weak to stand, to dogs starved to the bone, Alan Edmonds has seen a lot of unsettling things while working for Animal Protection of New Mexico.
"It's terrible stuff and it reflects the dark side of human nature," Edmonds said. "I don't like seeing the pictures, but they're a constant reminder that work needs to be done to protect the animals."
Edmonds said New Mexico's animal abuse laws have no bite.
"Most New Mexicans are horrified by the weak animal cruelty laws," he said.
His group has fought for years to get the laws changed. Last legislative session, they tried to make animal cruelty a felony.
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