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Dog Rape Highlights Minimal Abuse Penalties

A 14-year old Utah boy is being charged with lewdness and bestiality for allegedly raping a dog.

In Utah, as in many places in the US, cruelty to animals is a misdemeanor offense. The maximum penalty for the offense, even an offense as disgusting and demented as this, is "up to one year in jail and a fine of $2,500."

It is widely believed that animal cruelty is a stepping-stone to other vicious crimes. Minimal penalties do little to discourage this unacceptable behavior.

FOX 13 spoke with Cheryl Smith, executive director of the Utah Animal Adoption Center, about the case. She urged lawmakers to pass stricter laws against people who intentionally harm animals.

"These crimes are getting more and more common. And it’s very disturbing," she said.

Smith said the dog had been molested in "unspeakable ways," but that it was in good care now and adjusting well to its new surroundings, according to FOX 13.

She said she learned of the case after a concerned neighbor called to report a dog was being abused. The owners then released the dog to authorities.

 


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Deemed Newsworthy by Frank on January 21, 2008 at 01:42:37 AM
File Under: Animal Abuse
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