Hawai‘i Says “Don’t” to DIY Pet Surgery
Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green signed HB 1527 in July, finally closing a loophole in the state’s cruelty statute that allowed any person (or unlicensed veterinarian) to perform surgery on a companion animal, including ear cropping and tail docking. This new law will prevent needless suffering and allow for significant felony-level penalties for offenders.
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