Why do animal abusers get to own animals again?

[Catherine]

There is a real problem with each state having its own laws. They don't like federal interference in anything. That makes it hard to be consistent in animal abuse cases. An abuser can just cross a state line and he is free to do what he pleases.

Canada has a complex system. Some things are handled at the federal level, some at the provincial level and some at the city level.
Sometimes there are conflicts between the different levels of law making. With some issues there is no jurisdiction at the federal level.
I think there is more cooperation between our provinces. I don't know how well bans on owning animals are enforced. They gave grandchildren to a couple who had been convicted of abusing their children. The five year old boy is dead as a result. I wouldn't count on animals being safe.

I wish we had some type of global power in abuse cases. Maybe some day we will. Abuse is not a national issue. It crosses state lines and cultures. Abuse is wrong. It shouldn't matter where and there should be consequences. Certainly the abuser should not be allowed further animal contact.