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Council Bluffs Approves Animal Abuse Ordinance

(Council Bluffs, IA) — A new animal protection ordinance is approved in Council Bluffs. The measure prohibits people convicted of serious animal abuse crimes from owning cats or dogs. Officials say the law applies to residents convicted of animal abuse, animal neglect, animal torture, or dogfighting at the level of a serious misdemeanor or above. Supporters call the ordinance a common-sense way to protect animals.

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