"Beginning Jan. 1, pet owners who carelessly leave a dog or cat unattended in a vehicle on hot days could face misdemeanor charges, according to legislation approved Friday by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
SB 1806 by Sen. Liz Figueroa, D-Fremont, would assess a $100 fine on first conviction, but if the animal suffers great bodily harm, the owner -- or whoever left the pet unattended -- could face a fine as much as $500 and up to six months in jail.
Schwarzenegger said, ``Countless dogs die after being locked in cars while their owners work, shop or run errands.''
Schwarzenegger signed the bill in his office, in the presence of two dogs belonging to staffers, a golden retriever named Tucker Grebitus and a long-haired dachshund that goes by Henry Costigan."
What do you guys think? Is it Good or bad? Should other states follow in California's footsteps?
2006-09-23
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