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Law Gives Pets A Shield From Abuse

May 2006

Pets will be protected from domestic violence under a new law that makes Vermont the second state in the country to include pets in court orders.  Governor James Douglas has signed a measure that permits judges to offer protection-from-abuse-orders for pets owned by victims of domestic abuse.  Earlier this year; Governor John Baldacci of Maine signed a similar provision into law in that state.  The law goes into effect after September 30.  The Humane Society said studies show a link between domestic abuse and animal cruelty.

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