Animal Abuser sentenced to give DNA sample

[Catherine]

Two years is a sad sentence, but he pleaded guilty and the animal survived.
The 25 year ban is good, hard to enforce, but good.

I hope shelters take note and keep an eye open for him.

The DNA is the big thing. This has never been done here for an animal abuse case. It puts him in a permanent data base.
It is an acknowledgment that  he is dangerous(both to animals and humans) and is considered likely to reoffend.
This is more serious than finger prints on file. DNA is your genetic fingerprint and it is very personal. That is why civil liberty groups are upset about it. They are not pro animal abuse. They are uncomfortable with anyone having to give a DNA sample.
It puts him in a marked category along with child molesters.

If an animal is found abused anywhere near where he lives they will pick him up right away and question him.

I commend the judge for understanding how dangerous this man is, as are all animal abusers.