Advocates say new animal cruelty bill is needed to strengthen state laws, critics say it ‘criminalizes poverty’

In the wake of a high-profile animal abuse case involving a Chandler woman accused of keeping dozens of dogs in horrific conditions, Senate Bill 1047 aims to protect pets with stronger state laws.

In the wake of a high-profile animal abuse case involving a Chandler woman accused of keeping dozens of dogs in horrific conditions, Senate Bill 1047 aims to protect pets with stronger state laws.