Massachusetts H4675 aims to prevent animal cruelty by regulating the care of companion animals.
Massachusetts H4675 introduces new regulations to prevent animal cruelty by addressing the care of companion animals. It defines "animal neglect" as failing to provide adequate food, water, shelter, or veterinary care, or keeping the animal in unsanitary conditions. The bill allows enforcing authorities, such as law enforcement officers and animal control officers, to petition district courts for orders related to animal neglect. If neglect is found, the court may order the forfeiture of the animal, humane euthanasia, or require the person responsible to provide care.
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