Why do animal abusers get to own animals again?

[Tobi]

Unfortunately, there have also been animal Rescues with high standards, who have vetted the adopters, seen their property, allowed decent people to adopt an animal....and then some time down the line have had that same animal reported as mis-treated or even stray. Human nature is a mystery. So are all the excuses why a so-called 'beloved pet' couldn't be cared for at least adequately.

But animal abusers should be shown no mercy legally -at least that's what I feel.