animal cruelty

The owner of two dogs who were found severely emaciated and near death in south Cheyenne earlier this month has been located and cited.

The property owner then set up a trail camera to watch for any unusual activity.

Fort Collins police say the incident should serve as a reminder of the dangers of substance abuse.

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.