Petition: Protect Wyoming’s Wildlife from Cruelty
This action is for US residents only.
Cody Roberts of Daniel, Wyoming, disabled a wolf after running into it with a snowmobile. He then duct taped the wolf’s mouth shut and proceeded to parade the animal around his home where he took a gleeful photo of himself beside the suffering animal. Roberts then showed off the wounded wolf at a local bar before finally killing his trophy.
Wyoming state law allows wolves to be killed with very few restrictions in the “predator zones.” And, the state’s animal cruelty protections are severely limited when it comes to protecting “predatory” animals, like wolves. Due to limitations in the law, Roberts was only charged with the misdemeanor crime of wildlife possession which resulted in a $250 fine.
But what Robert’s did was inhumane and wrong — and the consequences should reflect that.
Let’s Make Cruelty a Crime in Wyoming!
Take action for animals by signing your name to the petition demanding Wyoming update its animal cruelty laws to better protect wildlife.
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