Currently there are sex offender registries. What would you think about one for convicted animal abusers? That way, they cannot adopt another animal and get the offender the needed psychological help. There is a VERY VERY strong link between those that are abusive toward animals and those who are abusive to people. Most serial killers have a history of animal torture and abuse too.
2006-09-07 16:05:39 · 16 answers · asked by HKWSTL 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I think that's an awesome idea. Usually, once convicted of animal abuse/cruelty, the judge prohibits them from adopting and/or owning another pet. BUT they do adopt and/or own again. They should get caught & some do, some don't.
2006-09-07 16:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by Belle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand what you're saying. It's important that parents know where and who the sex offenders are in their community. That in itself is dangerous though because it may give parents a false sense of security. There are still sex offenders who haven't been convicted and potential sex offenders out lurking for victims that parents need to be aware of and take proper measures to educate and alert their children. It's true that most serial killers have a history of abusing animals but to make an animal abuse registry to me is worrisome. It worries me because I wonder where it would stop. Would we then make registries for people who shoplift, people who speed, people who cheat on their spouses, people who are noisy neighbors, etc?
2006-09-07 23:30:43 · answer #2 · answered by DawnDavenport 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this would be a waste of taxpayer's money and government resources. The animal cops and court systems have this covered. If someone kicks a dog, they don't need to be publicly displayed. Paying for psychologists, internet gurus, lawyers, and others is just ridiculous. Even though there might be a strong link between abuse of animals and people does not mean that a person would assault another person. And, how do you determine which animals would qualify? Pandas, labradors, and bunnys?
2006-09-07 23:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by RuffRuff 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would hope that would be coming and I'm afraid it's far down the road at present. Society makes progress in very slow steps.
At least we have penalties for animal abusers in many states nowadays and they can be fined or even sent to prison.
2006-09-07 23:13:25 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That is such a good idea. However, I think it would violate privacy laws. Too bad, you raise excellent points. Perhaps you should ask the ASPCA what they think of this. (http://www.aspca.org) Keep thinking that way, people like you can make important changes!
2006-09-07 23:13:51 · answer #5 · answered by sparklepup 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a Good Idea but it won't happen.Yes there's alot of animal abusers out there no doubt
2006-09-07 23:08:56 · answer #6 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is an excillent idea... Esp. if you want to have a pet in a neighborhood enviorment- you could tell if any one of your neighbors would abuse it
2006-09-07 23:11:10 · answer #7 · answered by wickink 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
that is a wonderful idea, who ever would abuse a defensless animal could hurt a child to.
2006-09-07 23:12:21 · answer #8 · answered by atticbat63 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
How would it be funded? For it to work, it would have to be national, and available to all shelters and breeders.
2006-09-07 23:16:35 · answer #9 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I surly would be for it , but I don't think that their are Inafh people who care
2006-09-07 23:10:41 · answer #10 · answered by santa s 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋