84.41%	Yes
15.58%	No

Comment: Abusing animals is one step away from abusing humans. from Pensacola, FL by karen

Comment: Terrific idea. If there was an animal abuser near me, I would certainly be more cautious about even leaving my pet in a fenced in yard. from Gulf Breeze, Fl. by Shirley

Comment: We have laws for stop signs, yellow lines, red lights, etc. Guess What? People still run stop signs, red lights and pass on yellow lines. Of course, there are many more. I think we are going to the extreme. You think we may be headed towards communism???? from Crestview, Fl by Jerry

Comment: Animals have as much right to the planet as we do. I shudder to think of giving an animal to someone as its caregiver not knowing they are abusive to animals. from pensacola, fl by joy

Comment: YES! People who can abuse an animal can abuse anything including a child or another adult. I would want to know if someone like that was living in my neighborhood so I could take the proper precautions to ensure the safety of my family and my pets! from Navarre, FL by Angela

Comment: It's about time somthing is being done for animals, this should have been done years ago. from Navarre,Fl. by Dianne

Comment: Maybe they do need to start making them register as animal abusers. If a punishment is not working then it is time to try other types of punishments, same with other crimes. Maybe alittle embarrasment to the suspects may work, but some do not care, they would bragg about the attention brought to themselves. from Pensacola FL by Michael

Comment: Yes they sould be registered in a data base that those who sell/give away animals can access to be sure they are not selling an animal to an abuser. from Crestview, FL by Cathy

Comment: Our Democracy will see it as one more rule. Humanity will see it as a necessity. from Pensacola, FL by Merry Lou

Comment: I think animal abusers should be registered. Jeffry Dahmer's earliest cruelties were committed against animals. From there he went on to human torture and serial murder. from Warrington, FL by Tim

Comment: I strongly agree that this should be in affect everywhere! from Cantonment, Fl by Ashley

Comment: If they treated any animal with anything less than love, they should never be allowed to have another. A registry is a great idea. from Pensacola, Fl by Eric

Comment: Not only should it be passed but the registration should be automatic for both. It shouldn't be left to the offender to register. The penalties for animal abuse and cruelty just aren't tough enough. from Cantonment by Debora

Comment: Ilove animals, I have had to call on an abuser. I wish the judge would let we people who love animals, give the punishment to these horrible people. I woulld be first in line. from Gulf Breeze, fl by Susan

Comment: Animal abuse can lead to more serious offenses. from Milton by Linda

Comment: No- It would be much more beneficial if there was a registry of domestic violence offenders. Animals should not be abused, but they are not human. from Walnut Hill, FL by Kenneth

Comment: It's a long time in coming. It's getting out of hand. from fort walton beach, florida by margo

Comment: Government is too inept to keep track of molesters,drug abusers & felons on parole...why would they been able to do this? by JIM

Comment: Statistics show if they abuse animals, they are most likely to abuse people too. from Gulf Breeze, FL by Linda

Comment: I think they need some type of tracking for animal abusers. It needs to be public so that these monsters can not have other pets in their possession and will not be able to harm another innocent pet. Our dogs are like our children and I can not imagine how anyone could mistreat a sweet loving animal. from Milton, Florida by Denise

Comment: It is proven that animal abuse can lead to other levels, such as causing pain or death to other humans. I believe there should be a registry for those who are convicted of abuse against animals, whether it is due to fighting, breeding or just plain out pain. from Pensacola, FL by Cecilia

Comment: This sort of behavior only leads to abuse of people or a child. from Pensacola, FL by Teresa

Comment: Animal abusers never stop, they operate in secret. Like child molesters, domestic abusers. They can escalate and hurt people. Animals hurt and cry and suffer. We are their voice. Let's identify the abusers and stop them. from Pensacola, Florida by Nona

Comment: yeppers! from p'cola fl by h

Comment: I would be in favor of any bill that tracked puppy mills, animal fighting and abusive companion animal owners. I would also be in favor of any bill that provided limits for things such as chaining a dog outside, lack of shelter, neutering and proper health care. from Pensacola, Fl by Susan

Comment: I am a registered voter-make it happen for us from Pensacola, FL by James

Comment: The abuse has to stop- especially foor repeat offenders!!! from Pensacola by Christine

Comment: puppy mills and dog fighting need to stop. from Gulf Breeze, Fl by Carolle

Comment: ANY type of criminal abuser should be required to register. The only problem is the 1 in a thousand who will honestly change, or grow out of his/her adolescent behavior pattern. from Mary Esther, FL. by Tom

Comment: Yes, but that's a sort of a subjective term. Some people would call race horse owners animal abusers. And trained animals in the circus. Lets get some realalistic definitions first. from Ft. Walton Beach by Roger

Comment: People who abuse animals tend to abuse adults. from robertsdale,al by mike

Comment: anyone who would prey on helpless creatures deserves much more awful punishment than just a listing on a registry, but it's a start from Pensacola, FL by Lynn

Comment: As a person who works in animal rescue, this would be of tremendous help when screening potential adopters. We don't want to rescue and rehabilitate pets only to have them wind up back in horrible situations. People who habitually abuse animals are able to do so because they have learned how to say all the right things and put up a good front in order to obtain them. I can't imagine how many innocent lives would be saved by this type of registery. from Pensacola, FL by Tina

Comment: Yes, definitely. History shows us that 98% of serial killers started out torturing and killing animals; also just not serial killers but abusers of children and women. If I was selling or giving away a pet I would like to know if the person who will be caring for the animal had a history of violence against animals; especially those who fight dogs. from Niceville/Florida by NightHawk

Comment: People who abuse animals will abuse children and eldery. from cantonment fl by kim

Comment: Abusing animals is like abusing children. Anyone that takes advantage of a creature that can't speak up or defend itself should be held accountable for the rest of their lives. from pensacola, florida by kara

Comment: I wish they could lock these people up and throw away the keys. YES, they need to register from Mobile, Al. by Rene

Comment: yes most dogs and cats are like one of the family there is alot of evil in this world! from penssacola by k.p.

Comment: I think that people who abuse animals should never be allowed to have any pets again. I use to have people living near me who would get their dogs removed because of neglect, puppies covered in mange and parisites. The pups and the mother dog would be picked up by the humane society, several months later they would have different dogs, few months later, more puppies. It seemed like it was a never ending cycle. Because these people always got pit bulls or pit-mixed dogs, the adult dogs were put down. Hows is this fair? from G.B./FL by L.

Comment: Of course animal abusers should be treated as sex offenders. Anyone who can abuse an animal is on the same level as a sexual offender and the surrounding community has the right to be aware of it. from Pensacola/Fl by Joseph

Comment: No! I think we should create laws that hold people accountable, to the point where it gets progressively painful in areas such as their pockets or jail time. If they prove to be a habitual offender then they should pay the price including being required to register! from Pensacola FL by John

Comment: Yes...I feel people who abuse animals should have to register just like I do....I've been a convicted sex offender for 3 years and every time I move I have to re-register so I think the animal abusers should have to do the same!!!! from Pensacola by Joseph

Comment: We have to speak for animals because they have no voice for themselves. I can't fathom why anyone would want to hurt an innocent animal. Imagine if an animal was your sibling, friend, loved one, etc. Would you want them to be abused and have the abuser get away with it? from Pensacola, FL by Evan

Comment: Absolutely! Citizens should be made aware of people in their neighborhoods who may potentially harm their pets. Anyone who commits a heinous crime against another LIVING BEING should have to give up the right to anonymity...sex offenders, child molesters, and yes even animal abusers. from Brewton, AL by Richard

Comment: The (minimal) animal protection laws in place now are not enough of a deterrent. The penalties need to be harsher (felony) and strictly enforced. There is NO excuse for abusing an animal. Anyone who would purposely cause pain and suffering or death is as sick as a pedophile, it's just a different sickness... they can't be 'fixed'. It is only fair to the rest of society, that if the criminal is at allowed to be 'at large', the public should have the right to know in order to protect ALL members of their families. from Pensacola, FL by Julie

Comment: I own a pet store and have done this for almost 40 years. I have seen what these people can do first hand. It isn't fair for the animal or those of us who have to deal with the aftermath. Right now I have birds only, but the damage to them is massive and just as damaging to their little souls as little kids. from Mary Esther, FL by Alison

Comment: I think they should be put on the same list. from Pensacola,Fl by Barbara

Comment: As well as people who break the speed limit and those who shop lift and lets not forget domestic violence and drunk driving.That way no one can do a thing but sit home on welfare and let the tax payer support them.People have lost their mind !!!!! from pace by Robert

Comment: Animals feel pain as humans do and only have humans to depend on for their wellbeing, just as children and any one who would abuse either are sick and should be monitered. from Mary Esther, Fl by Keto

Comment: I ran a red light once; should we start another registery; this is how stupid this is! from Miramar Beach by Marvin

Comment: I think animals have just as much right to be safe as humans , if not more because they cant speak for themselves , so we have to do it for them. I believe animal abusers should not own an animal again.Its important for us to stand up for those animals that make us feel loved when people dont. from Pensacola , Florida by Hayley

Comment: A person that abuses an animal seems to recieve more jail time than sexual offenders / rapist. If they are a convicted felon they have to register anyway. However, they should, as a condition of release, not be allowed to own animals after their sentence is complete. from Pensacola by Cindy

Comment: I agree they should do it. Animals can't speak for themselves and need portection as well. WHy should someone be busted for dog fighting or running a puppy mill and then get to go out and do it again? from Navarre by Vanessa

Comment: govt cant pay for what they have to provide now this would only add to the burden and is not critical to health & safety. from foley, AL by jack