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I am in support of these three bills as the growing population of Virginia, specifically Northern Virginia, has caused problems with all animals (pets and wild). There are way too many cases of animal cruelty and neglect. Most go unnoticed as only the really horrible ones make the news. For HB206, I was actually surprised that pet stores DON'T provide information when animals die. This lack of accountability needs to be addressed since pet stores have the potential for abuse. This would align the accountability with other organizations that handle animals. For HB223, the recent cases of animal cruelty in Virginia have been disturbing to say the least. Hoarding and neglecting dogs and cats to the point of forcing them to live in their own feces, starve to the point of death, turn to cannibalism, and go without much needed medical treatment when they are sick and injured is beyond thoughts for any sane human. These people need to be identified, prosecuted to the fullest extent, and NEVER have access to pets or any animals. For HB62, I have experience in law enforcement and when a "potential" criminal is identified, a national database can be accessed to see the person's "record". A national database of individuals convicted of animal abuse and animal cruelty is needed so these "puppy mill" operators can't be closed down in one state only to reopen in another. This bill can address one aspect of this issue by establishing and maintaining a list of convicted individuals in Virginia so other states can research any potential convictions they may have. It also allows county humane enforcement / animal control officers to be better equipped with information when monitoring or prosecuting these horrible cases. Both of my recent dogs were rescue dogs. We had each of them for over 16 years. We gave them good lives. The Virginia Legislation needs to do their part and provide animals with the quality of life they deserve. Thank you.

Please support HB223 to help keep animals safe in the Commonwealth.

Good evening, my name is Jaimie Ashton and I would ask you to support HB223. This bill is needed unfortunately we have had several cases In the Commonwealth that this bill would have been a great help to protect animals. In Fredericksburg we had a case where a partner in a practice who is also a Vet Tech committed an awful crime against a dog and confessed to such crime. There was no option for the judge in that case to restrict her access to dogs, she is still a current owner and practing Vet Tech. In Spotsylvania County we had a lady who was charged with starving her horses but yet was able to continue to work for years as a dog trainer at a major retail chain. In Orange County we had a well known dog trainer who was charged with several charges of cruelty. We need to give the judges the tool to help protect animals from people like these. This is an optional tool not a requirement. Thank you in advance for your time and support.

The members of the Virginia Animal Owners Alliance ask you to vote "no" on HB 223. Supporters of the lifetime ban don't realize that ANYONE with an animal can be charged with animal cruelty in the Commonwealth. We have an overzealous Animal Law Unit and the process of obtaining a search warrant, raiding the home, bringing criminal charges, pursuing prosecution, and securing a conviction is completely flawed. Changes must be made to the current process before ever considering anything as permanent as a lifetime ban. The perfect example of the current hostility towards owners is the case of the Natural Bridge Zoo. Karl and Debbie Mogensen are living proof of how the Animal Law Unit can put a target on your back and then "fish" for the crimes they believe were committed. It doesn't matter how many times you use your vet or how much documentation you have to back it up. Old animals are a liability, special needs animals garner you an investigation, and any animal that is buried or preserved on your property can be used against you. The Animal Law Unit is looking to make a name for themselves instead of focusing on ACTUAL animal abuse. Innocent owners shouldn't have to fight the State when they have done nothing wrong and yet this is happening in case after case. The lifetime ban is in regards to felonies, but who has been charged with a felony? Irina Barrett was charged for a dog that swallowed an object. A DOG THAT SHE TOOK TO THE VET FOR HELP. She was also charged for the torture and death of Deelah when in fact the dog was still alive! Irina went public with this information and Michelle Welch had the wording changed and the charge dismissed on the first day of Irina's trial. This charge alone reveals a lot about what is happening with these animal cases. Rhiannan Vitiello was charged with FOUR FELONIES for horse body parts that were found in a 30-year-old compost pile--even though this was "junk science." She was also charged with a felony for a horse that was experiencing colic. COLIC IS ONE OF THE LEADING CAUSES OF DEATH IN EQUINES. Why was Rhiannan criminally pursued for this? Rhiannan's mother, Robin Vince, was charged and CONVICTED for three felonies for three old, dead horses that had been euthanized and buried on her property. Amy Taylor (who is now part of the Animal Law Unit) was part of the raid and testified against Robin. Robin appealed the verdict, but did not win her appeal. If every farmer in Virginia was treated like this for animals buried on their farm, there would be public outrage. Debbie Coley is yet another example of how the code is being abused to harm good owners. She was charged with FELONY TORTURE for her special needs dog, Romeo. He had been hit by a car and was in a wheelchair. The Commonwealth later reduced the charge and Debbie won her case, but she should have never endured such treatment. A citizen's "guilt" or "innocence" is often based on their financial resources. Do they have money for a good legal team? Do they have money for the care bond? Can they afford to appeal? A lifetime ban is a permanent and serious thing. We need to fix the current problems with the process before ever considering methods to increase punishment. Instead of a lifetime ban, we need reform to the code and accountability for the Animal Law Unit. Please don't further empower Michelle Welch--vote "no" on HB 223. Sincerely, Heidi Crosky, Virginia Animal Owners Alliance

Good evening Committee I ask you to please vote in favor of all three of these bills. People should know how and why animals passed away in pet stores that is only fair to the consumers for transparency. HB 223 is long overdue in my opinion as it is now the judges do not have the tools they need to properly say bad actors can no longer work with animals and or own them like mini crimes offenders often happen. We need to protect the animals just as we do people we don't let people who've been charged with crimes against children work with children, so why would this be any differently? HB 62. I am so excited to see this Bill when you volunteer with rescues there's currently no database to see if somebody has been convicted of crimes against animals to know that an animal may not be safe with them. The Virginia Court System is a tool, but it is a tool that many many many people do not know how to navigate, you also have the problem of if somebody has changed their name you won't necessarily have that information. I think this bill along with HVB223 is a great opportunity for the companion animals and the Commonwealth of Virginia. It will also give people the peace of mind that when they're looking for a dog sitter or a new veterinarian or a dog trainer, they know they have a tool to go to to see if they're a good person. And also with HB 223 that is not mandatory situation. It is something that gives the judge the discretion, where if he, or she feel like the person has committed such heinous crimes that they should not be able to have animals that they have a legal way to forbid them from doing so.

Comments Document

Please see attached testimony.

I support this bill. Persons who are convicted of animal cruelty in Virginia often obtain other animals who are subject to similar acts of cruelty. This bill gives discretion to the court to protect animals from individuals with a record of animal cruelty, as necessary.

Support. Good change to the law.

I support this bill to allow for more freedom in the length of prohibition of owning animals if convicted of a misdemeanor or felony cruelty charge. Allowing additional time after incarceration provides the opportunity for additional rehabilitation and services to be provided.

I SUPPORT HB223, HB320, and HB47. (I declared support for HB221 to curb outdoor and feral cats in another comment.) I only wish HB47 could go farther and place an outright ban on the sale of invasive plants. I am appalled that it isn't already the law that someone convicted of animal cruelty is barred from ever owning a pet in the future. Let's fix that post haste! And HB320 is important to pass because we need to get rid of invasive species - they are causing tremendous damage to our native flora and fauna. (As are free-roaming cats, hence my support for HB221.)

Please support HB223! This bill hits home, as our neighbor's small dog was mauled and killed in May 2023 before her owner's eyes by a pitbull, as she waited to pick up her daughter at the bus stop after school. It was a terrible incident that opened my eyes to how little could be done to make sure the owner of the pitbull never let this happen again. (I'm a pitbull owner myself, so I realize it is not the dog's fault.) This owner did not take care of the dog, frequently left it outside in the rain and snow, locked it in the basement. The pitbull had apparently killed the owners' other dog at some point. The owner surrendered his dog and it was put down by Fairfax County, but he went out and got another one. Our neighborhood again lives in terror of this owner. Please support HB223!

HB206 I SUPPORT this bill. All pet shops should be accountable for the animals in their possession and transparent as to their health and welfare HB221 Vote NO on this bill. As written, this bill ignores the many Virginia communities that are successfully/humanely managing free-roaming cat populations. Its current language leaves the door open for inhumane policies like catch and kill. I do NOT SUPPORT this bill HB223 I SUPPORT this bill HB330 I SUPPORT this bill, but no pet shop should EVER offer consumer credit for an animal HB580 I SUPPORT this bill. Testing facilities should be totally transparent!! HB804 I do NOT Support this bill. The orginal language is the preferred language and there is no reason that the case cannot be heard within 30 days. You are allowing too much leeway to string out the case HB62 I SUPPORT this bill. Anumal Cruelty offenders should be known to the public just like sex offenders. There absolutely should be a list! HB9 I SUPPORT this bill