New dog law slaps pet owners with $450 fines and immediate ‘termination’ as penalties increase

PET owners risk criminal penalties and may be forced to ‘terminate’ their dogs under a new law designed to prevent animal attacks.

Lawmakers are looking to strengthen penalties on dog owners whose dogs attack and seriously harm another person.

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed a new law titled Avery’s Law on Friday, which imposes strict penalties for pet owners.

The law grants Ohio’s dog wardens greater leniency when capturing vicious animals…

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