#Repost @maryanns.animal.shelter.dream (@get_repost) ・・・ Love this judge! Repost @romeo_and_brix Repost by @vegan.femme A Great Repost from @chl0ster: .\rJudge #MichaelCicconetti is no ordinary judge. When he dishes out sentences, they usually come with a creative twist that he hopes will teach offenders a valuable lesson. .\rWe’re particularly fond of the judge’s treatment of #animalabusers and #neglecters. . From spending the day at a dump to a night alone in the wilderness, Judge Mike’s punishments make people think twice about breaking the law. .\rThe judge is a proud dog-dad to a 10-year-old Bernese Mountain dog named Kasey. He explained that the pup was given to him by a friend who was dying of cancer. With his compassion for animals, Judge Mike tries to give abusers a taste of their own medicine, but he still has to stay within the parameters of the law. That is, he cannot give out “cruel and unusual” punishments or put anyone in danger, plus he considers each offender’s mental stability. But, he says, that doesn’t mean that they can’t deal with a little discomfort and embarrassment. . For instance, one woman who let her dog live in filth was sentenced to spend a day at the dump. Judge Mike said:\rI want you to go down to the dump, to the landfill, and I want them to find the stinkiest, smelliest, God-awful odor place they can find and I want you to sit there for eight hours , to think about what you did to that dog while you smell the odor. If you puke, you puke. .\rAnother, who abandoned 35 kittens in the woods, had to spend a night alone in the snowy wilderness, herself (along with jail time and a fine). chl0sterWith that said, Judge Mike hopes that mental evaluations will become mandatory to all those responsible for animal-related crimes. He thinks that there could even be a registry for animal abusers, like there is for sex offenders. . This way, neighbors with pets can be extra cautious if an abuser lives nearby, plus shelters can verify potential adopters.
