FL Bill Would Punish Those Who Abandoned Dogs During Hurricane
FL Bill Would Punish Those Who Abandoned Dogs During Hurricane Florida residents are tired of seeing pets abandoned during hurricanes and tropical storms and now the state’s government intends to hold those that abandon their pets accountable. A new bill proposed would charge those that abandon their pets, leaving them restrained and unattended during natural or manmade disasters, with a fine up to $5,000 or up to a year in jail. Sponsors of the bill say they want to give these animals “a fighting chance.” Palm Beach County alone had to rescue 49 dogs and two cats that were abandoned during Hurricane Irma. What do you think should happen to owners who abandon their pets during disasters?
Sunny 106.3 ‘s Sheila came to Florida from Ohio to pursue her adventures in a warmer climate near the ocean. It’s quite possible you may run across her and her dog, Daisy, out at any Southwest Florida event that has painting, live music, food, or anything near or in the water. Some of her other interests include learning to paddle-board, looking, and being more fit as well as learning to shoot a firearm. Sheila is also a member of the board for GROW Education Inc., a non-profit organization connecting schoolchildren to resources to promote the arts and literacy.
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