Connecticut creates legal advocates for abused animals in court
In Connecticut eight volunteer advocates including seven lawyers and a UConn law professor assist in animal abuse cases under Desmond's Law. The program, still rare nationwide, faces scrutiny from opponents while aims are to give animals a voice and aid prosecutors.
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Taylor Hansen
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Thomas O’brien
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Annie Hornish
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Thomas Page
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Police carry naloxone kits to protect K-9s from fentanyl
Boston law enforcement adds naloxone to K-9 safety gear after incidents where dogs inhaled fentanyl during raids. Massachusetts and Hartford units began use earlier this year, reflecting broader adoption as officers emphasize canine protection and quick overdose reversal methods.
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