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June 4th was a historical day for Virginia animals as the governor signed the new animal fighting omnibus into law.  I was really excited to be there and even more excited that I actually had a hand in helping draft that law.  It felt really good to be at the table with all of the other "animal" people in VA who were dedicated to the cause.  It means there ARE people who care about doing the right thing and have a moral compass when it comes to treatment of animals.  I hear way too many people say "it's just a dog"

 

Now, cockfighting is a felony, attending a dog fight is a felony and involving a minor is a felony.

Here is the HSUS article on the bill

http://www.hsus.org/press_and_publications/press_releases/virginia_senate_passes_animal_fighting_bill_030308.html

 

It was signed into law on June 4 and will go into effect on July 1.  Go commonwealth!  It was great to be a part of this effort.  A feel good moment when the pen crossed the paper.