The Age ·general ·2 hours ago

Revolt over community service for Arnie’s owner lands in parliament

The Queensland Parliament discussed calls for stricter penalties for animal cruelty following the death of a German Shepherd named Arnie last November. A petition advocating for 'Arnie's Law' has garnered nearly 130,000 signatures, emphasizing public demand for increased protections for pets. Labor MP Jonty Bush highlighted community dissatisfaction with the leniency of the current sentencing for neglect.

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