Ninety-two cats were found starving, freezing, and neglected in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Some were trapped outside in below-freezing temperatures. None had food, water, or litter boxes. 

And now, the woman responsible faces just a single charge of animal cruelty.

This cannot keep happening.

Alabama does not have an animal abuser registry—meaning that even after someone is convicted of cruelty, they can go on to adopt, buy, or foster more animals with no oversight. That’s how repeat offenders continue to harm more animals, again and again.

Other states and counties across the country have created animal abuser registries that work like sex offender lists—tracking individuals who have been convicted of animal abuse and sharing that information with shelters, breeders, and rescue organizations.

It’s time for Alabama to do the same.

We are calling on:

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey
Alabama State Legislature
To immediately:

• Pass legislation to create a statewide animal abuser registry available to animal shelters, law enforcement, and the public.
• Prohibit convicted abusers from owning, fostering, or working with animals for at least 10 years after conviction.
• Make it mandatory for courts to report convictions to the registry as part of sentencing.

Animal abuse is often a warning sign for other forms of violence, including child and domestic abuse. Protecting animals also protects communities.

Sign this petition if you believe those who harm animals should never have the chance to do it again.