Animal abusers being made to sign a register like sex offenders

A growing number of US states and counties are taking action against people who abuse animals by listing their names on an official registry, similar to the way sex offenders’ details are stored. The measures aim to protect the welfare of animals by allowing pet shops and shelters to check prospective owners are not on the registry. They also provide a way to vet pet-sitters and those seeking to buy an animal from another person.
Read more: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/animal-abuse-registry-sex-offenders-list-us-states-pets-cruelty-tennessee-tampa-new-york-a7768361.html?source=Snapzu