Legislature advances measures to improve Vermont’s response to animal cruelty
Published: Apr. 24, 2024 at 5:50 PM EDT
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - A suspected animal cruelty case at a goat farm in Charlotte two years ago has helped drive a push at the Statehouse this year to create a Division of Animal Welfare.
The House passed the bill, H.626, last week, and the Senate could take it up soon. Some lawmakers say it’s long past time for the state to take charge of animal welfare complaints to ensure they are handled effectively.
Cat Viglienzoni spoke with Seven Days’ Kevin McCallum, who reported on the story in this week’s issue.
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