Hurting a stray cat in Ohio is now treated the same as hurting a pet.
In a unanimous ruling, the Ohio Supreme Court confirmed that all cats and dogs — owned or stray — are protected under Goddard’s Law.
The decision came after a man harmed a stray kitten named Igor; his felony conviction was reinstated after being overturned.
Now, anyone who seriously harms a cat or dog in Ohio can face felony charges — no matter who the animal belongs to.
In a unanimous ruling, the Ohio Supreme Court confirmed that all cats and dogs — owned or stray — are protected under Goddard’s Law.
The decision came after a man harmed a stray kitten named Igor; his felony conviction was reinstated after being overturned.
Now, anyone who seriously harms a cat or dog in Ohio can face felony charges — no matter who the animal belongs to.
Hurting a stray cat in Ohio is now treated the same as hurting a pet.
In a unanimous ruling, the Ohio Supreme Court confirmed that all cats and dogs — owned or stray — are protected under Goddard’s Law.
The decision came after a man harmed a stray kitten named Igor; his felony conviction was reinstated after being overturned.
Now, anyone who seriously harms a cat or dog in Ohio can face felony charges — no matter who the animal belongs to.
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