The days of 'boys will be boys' or, 'it's just a dog or a stray cat' are over.

Cruelty to animals needs to be a matter of public concern as it directly affect public safety and human welfare. It can no longer be perceived of as merely an issue of animal welfare.

The earlier we intervene, the better off the community is and the (abusive) individual. The way we break this cycle is education, intervention and collaboration.

I have impressed upon Denver that if there's any indication it's (abuse) intentional, go for state prosecution.

Cornell has placed first twice and the other time it was Penn State. We are playing with the big boys at the national level.

My suspicion is Kennedy probably will not want to adopt a rule that would gut the practical effect of Casey, which is a decision he wrote. On the other hand, he might choose a narrower way of upholding the New Hampshire law. He might remand to see if the health exception can be applied in the language.