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New Animal Abuse Law
New Law 308 Protects Domestic Animals and Pets Friday, March 16 2012 @ 09:21 AM COT
Contributed by: Don Winner
The National Assembly yesterday approved Law 308 in the third and final debate, which seeks to safeguard and protect animals and domestic pets. This project is an initiative of the President of the Commission on Population, Environment and Development, National Assembly Deputy Victor Juliao III. The purpose of this law is to prevent, eradicate and punish mistreatment, neglect, and acts of cruelty against domestic animals. The document identifies the different types of abuse that these animals receive from their owners, and emphasized the fulfillment of their rights to be the best friends of man. These rights are based on the type or breed of animal, the natural longevity of the animal, as well as required care, attention, and protection; and consequently they should not be subjected to abuse or cruelty. The principal right animals will have will be to have adequate food and nutrition, including a reasonable limitation of time and intensity of work, rest, and not be forced to work beyond the capabilities of their physical body. Owners who break the law or threaten the lives of animals can be fined from $500 to $1,000 dollars, based on items one and two of the law. Under Article 15, in numerals three, four, five and six, provides that the fines will range from $100 to $ 500. (Siglo)
If you have questions about animal rescue or need help, or if you have problems with the authorities, get in contact with the President of the Fundacion Humanitas in Panama City:
Senora Celma Moncada, Tel. Office: 223 2723, Cell: 66717778 , email: abogados35@gmail.com and cm@moncadamoncada.com.
Senora Moncada is THE expert in animal abuse cases. she speaks every Saturday on Radio Maria.
Contributed by: Don Winner
The National Assembly yesterday approved Law 308 in the third and final debate, which seeks to safeguard and protect animals and domestic pets. This project is an initiative of the President of the Commission on Population, Environment and Development, National Assembly Deputy Victor Juliao III. The purpose of this law is to prevent, eradicate and punish mistreatment, neglect, and acts of cruelty against domestic animals. The document identifies the different types of abuse that these animals receive from their owners, and emphasized the fulfillment of their rights to be the best friends of man. These rights are based on the type or breed of animal, the natural longevity of the animal, as well as required care, attention, and protection; and consequently they should not be subjected to abuse or cruelty. The principal right animals will have will be to have adequate food and nutrition, including a reasonable limitation of time and intensity of work, rest, and not be forced to work beyond the capabilities of their physical body. Owners who break the law or threaten the lives of animals can be fined from $500 to $1,000 dollars, based on items one and two of the law. Under Article 15, in numerals three, four, five and six, provides that the fines will range from $100 to $ 500. (Siglo)
If you have questions about animal rescue or need help, or if you have problems with the authorities, get in contact with the President of the Fundacion Humanitas in Panama City:
Senora Celma Moncada, Tel. Office: 223 2723, Cell: 66717778 , email: abogados35@gmail.com and cm@moncadamoncada.com.
Senora Moncada is THE expert in animal abuse cases. she speaks every Saturday on Radio Maria.
Fundacion Amigos de Animales Boquete was named Shelter of the Week by SPCA International, an organization dedicated to supporting the safety and well-being of animals worldwide. This grant was given in recognition of the outstanding work that our organization is accomplishing and to support our continued efforts in improving the lives of animals in our community. The award included a financial grant of $2,000 to FADAB and recognition of our work on their website.
WELCOME TO FADAB....
thank you for stopping by our site. We’re a group of volunteers with a big task...... to spay and neuter the street animal and local pet populations in Boquete, Panama to eliminate the hunger and suffering of unwanted dogs and cats.
We also support rescue services, care for homeless animals, fostering, placement, and education programs.
Our efforts are made possible by generous donors like you.
In only six years, we have sterilized more than 4,000 dogs and cats through our monthly financially-subsidized clinics. We not only serve animals in the town of Boquete but reach into remote, mountainous, and indigenous areas to take our services to as many animal populations as possible.
While we are making progress, much more remains to be done. Your donations will help us continue to provide these important services to Western Panama.
If you are looking for a way to make a difference on behalf of animals – FADAB would like to be your partner in that effort.
We also support rescue services, care for homeless animals, fostering, placement, and education programs.
Our efforts are made possible by generous donors like you.
In only six years, we have sterilized more than 4,000 dogs and cats through our monthly financially-subsidized clinics. We not only serve animals in the town of Boquete but reach into remote, mountainous, and indigenous areas to take our services to as many animal populations as possible.
While we are making progress, much more remains to be done. Your donations will help us continue to provide these important services to Western Panama.
If you are looking for a way to make a difference on behalf of animals – FADAB would like to be your partner in that effort.
