Every state should adopt this standard!

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That sounds really good.But instead of it saying cats or dogs , it should be any animal. It isn’t just cats and dogs that are [a.bu.sed].
This Is a great start though…!

In a unanimous 7–0 decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that the state’s felony animal [c.ru.el.ty] law, known as Goddard’s Law, applies to all cats and dogs—whether they have an owner or not.

The law is named after Dick Goddard, a beloved Cleveland TV meteorologist who became widely known not just for forecasting the weather, but for his deep commitment to animal welfare. For decades, he used his platform to speak out against [c.ru.el.ty] and promote pet adoption—helping inspire stronger protections for animals across the state.

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Until now, Ohio’s lower court had interpreted the law differently, ruling that only pets receiving care qualified for felony protection—meaning harming a stray could be treated as a [le.ss.er] offence.
That has now changed.