Monday, December 26, 2011

Kentucky again atop dubious list

Once again, Kentucky is leading the pack in one annual ranking.

However, the ranking is an ignominious one as, for the fifth straight year, the Animal Legal Defense Fund has named Kentucky the best state in the nation to be an animal abuser. The rankings are compiled following a study of laws around the nation designed to protect animals and punish convicted animal abusers. However, state legislators say the issues which led to the ranking likely won't be fixed during the upcoming General Assembly.

For the full story, visit The Georgetown News-Graphic online.