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Posted: 2:33 PM Feb 20, 2009
No Pet Protection Orders in Nebraska
Lincoln Domestic abuse victims will not be able to obtain a protective order for their pets in Nebraska.
Reporter: Associated Press Email Address: desk@kolnkgin.com |
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A proposal to protect pets from harm when a victim of domestic abuse files for a protection order has failed in the Nebraska Legislature.
State Senator Amanda McGill of Lincoln had said the bill (LB83) was meant to help someone decide to leave an abusive partner without fear a pet would be harmed in retribution.
Senator Arnie Stuthman of Platte Center was concerned the bill could be applied to cattle and other livestock. McGill agreed to amend the bill to change the term "domestic animal" to "household pet."
However, senators voted 24-18 in favor of the bill, which was one short of the 25 needed for it to advance. Seven senators were not present.
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Posted by: ray
Location: south lincoln
on Feb 21, 2009 at 05:37 AM
Pet abuse is a terible thing. But this bill was stupid. We in Lincoln have animal control 95% of the rest of the state does not. The Sheriff's Offices do it . they don't have the time , money , or the resources to cater to our ideocies.
Posted by: Anonymous
on Feb 20, 2009 at 05:21 PM
I REALLY THINK THAT THE PROTECTION ORDERS FOR PETS SHOULD APPLY TO ALL ANIMAL AS AN ABUSIVE PERSON CAN HARM ANYONE OR ANTHING
Posted by: Worthless Paper
on Feb 20, 2009 at 04:21 PM
Protection orders are worse than worthless anyway. First, you have to give the other person your home and workplace address, etc, on the order, so it actually helps them find you! Second, no piece of paper ever stopped a bullet, knife, or fist. Third, they give a very false sense of security.
Posted by: Barb
Location: Lincoln NE
on Feb 20, 2009 at 03:51 PM
That is sad this bill didn't pass. Other states have it, we need it too! Pets need protection from abusive people because sometimes it's an innocent puppy or kitten that can't fully protect itself from being stabbed or kicked so hard it pushes ribs into vital organs.
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