Which states have the worst animal protection laws? The Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF) has ranked each state’s laws in terms of toughness, and once again Kentucky took the title of the worst state for animal rights.
ALDF’s 2012 report took a look at state laws that protect animals from cruelty, sexual assault (yes, sexual assault), neglect, and other forms of abuse, reports The Huffington Post.
Along with Kentucky, here’s a look at the five worst states in the country for animal abuse laws, and just what makes their laws so bad according to ALDF:
You can learn more about the animal rights laws in these five worst states by reviewing the ALDF’s study. You can also take a look at the study to see what other states are doing right in regards to fighting animal abuse.
Related Resources:
- Illinois ranks number one in animal protection laws (Hannibal, Missouri’s KHQA-TV)
- ‘Stoner Dog’ Cases are Way Up, Vets Say (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
- Baggage Handler Fired for Animal Abuse Report (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
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