Please remember people it is summer and our pets can overheat!

Personally I think this guy got off easy; my theory is everyone who mistreats an animal in any way should be mistreated in the same manner!

Quote: Associated Press

ILION, N.Y. — A central New York man faces animal cruelty charges after 19 reptiles were found in a hot vehicle and 13 of them died.

Police in Ilion, near Utica, say 24-year-old Brian Higgins Jr. of Jordanville was charged Sunday afternoon with 13 counts of torturing animals and failure to provide sustenance, a misdemeanor.

Police say the lizards, snakes and geckos were left in a vehicle for 26 hours without food, water or shelter.

Man leaves reptiles in car for 26 hours

(07-17-2012 07:39 AM)pugskjj Wrote:  Personally I think this guy got off easy; my theory is everyone who mistreats an animal in any way should be mistreated in the same manner!

This is a little extreme.

I personally believe people who mistreat pets on purpose should be punished, but not "be mistreated in the same manner".

People who can't take care of animals in their procession should be fined, and never be allowed to have animals until they can prove they are able to do it differently.

For people who mistreat animals on purpose, they should be fined heavier and go to jail depend on the severe of the case.

@pugskjj

I think he got off easy too. Way too easy. I believe you should get what you give. Bottom line. I known people who believe it or not, have done far worse things to their pets than this clown and got less. My aunt was also murdered and the guy basically got a slap on the wrist. If punishments are handed out like the crimes were. People and animals would be a lot safer.

Wow I'm sorry to hear about your aunt! I just get sickened when I see someone mistreating anyone or anything. I have an Iguana that has only 2 good legs, 1 stump and a leg that is finally healing from metabolic bone disorder...he was mistreated in the extreme and I wish I knew the person who did it...they wouldn't want someone to mistreat them to the point of physical harm so why do this to a defenseless pet that you CHOSE to have in your home

Ha! You know how many times this has happened in our city this summer? There have been a dozen news stories about pets being stuck in cars in 40-plus (Celsius) degree weather. Of course, according to police statistics, there were a total of 120 reports in the month of June. It makes me sick and just shows how stupid some people are. No respect for human or animal life