animal cruelty

Not only is it the right thing to do, but it is also illegal in Wyoming to leave pets out in the cold.

They were accused of not providing proper food and water for 27 of their animals in June 2019.

The animals' owner later took them to a veterinarian for evaluation.

Holly Gann, director of federal affairs at the advocacy group Animal Wellness Action, said the measure was long overdue.

Lt. Kevin Theis says officers found dead livestock buried on the property south of Gillette with parts of them sticking out of the ground.

The Senate Committee of the Whole ended up voting against the bill by a 21-7 margin, with two absent.

The bill would increase the maximum fines for an animal cruelty conviction to $2,500 for a misdemeanor charge and up to $10,000 for a repeat or felony conviction.

Winter added that evidence was recovered from the scene.

A man who killed the family dog in front is his children was sentenced Friday in Laramie County District Court to 18 to 36 months in prison.

Cheyenne Police say an initial report has been completed and sent to detectives.