Comment on the punishment and potential consequences for someone who abuses dogs or animals.
i'm guessing that dogs being a passionate issue and tender spot for many,  this jerk may serve hard days as he may not be well liked.  there are no built in, preventative protections in jails for aggravated animal abusers as are for sexual offender creeps.  he'll be in the general population.  he better hope that bubba's only beloved and true friend wasn't his dog and that the thought of someone beating a dog doesn't make bubba crazy....***40 days for ralston  - what a shame - what a hole in our laws.  animals deserve certain  rights like dignity, humane treatment.....