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Monroe County Eyes Animal Abuse Registry | Rochester News
Monroe County is eyeing a bold new move: launching an animal abuse registry to track convicted cruelty offenders, following the success of similar systems in Livingston and Ontario counties. Ontario’s Sheriff David Cirencione backs the initiative, calling it a vital tool to protect animals—especially as deputies see rising cases of neglect and abuse, sometimes fatal. Under Ontario’s new system, first-time offenders face a 15-year pet ownership ban, a $125 registration fee, and mandatory online posting of their details—including photos—to deter future abuse. Failure to comply could lead to…
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