We NEED to create a nationwide standard for the charges and punishment for cruelty to a companion animal. Many states provide felony charges for those that abuse companion animals, but punishment varies widely. Many people consider their pets part of their family, and as such our pets should have more protection from the evils of humanity. Humans should not be able to shoot or otherwise kill someone's pet and not be punished severely, yet this seems to happen all too often. You can't murder a human being without severe punishment, you shouldn't be able to murder a companion animal without punishment either! President Obama, please help our companion animals, and us, with this serious and nationwide problem.
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