Guy Reschenthaler on Environment

Supported Libre's Law: increased penalties for animal abuse

As a District Judge, Reschenthaler noted that the highest penalty for animal abuse in the commonwealth was a $300 summary citation. Upon his election to the state Senate, he supported Libre's Law, which increased penalties for animal abuse. He has also introduced Senate Bill 1154, which would protect consumers and animals by ending the sale of commercially bred puppies at pet stores, since the vast majority of dogs sold by pet stores come from inhumane puppy mills.

"Guy Reschenthaler has a long history of being tough on crime when it comes to animal abuse and neglect," said the president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund. "The Humane Society Legislative Fund is pleased to announce our support, and we encourage voters who love animals to back his election."