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| The ASPCA praised a new Colorado law, which requires vets to report cases in which they suspect animal abuse and neglect. |
The state of Colorado recently passed legislation requiring veterinarians to report suspected cases of animal abuse, states the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ASPCA praised the new Colorado law, which also requires vets to report cases in which they suspect animal neglect.
“We are extremely gratified that Colorado has passed this important legislation,” said Ed Sayres, ASPCA president and CEO. “We believe that staying vigilant in reporting signs of animal cruelty in our communities is one of the most successful means of preventing it. It is our hope that other states will follow Colorado’s example and establish similar legislation.”
Colorado legislators modeled the new law after similar legislation requiring medical doctors to report signs of potential child abuse or neglect. Eleven other states have passed similar animal abuse prevention laws.