Eastern Kentucky Woman Pushing For Passage Of Romeo's Law

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Posted: 9:44 PM Jan 11, 2008
Last Updated: 9:44 PM Jan 11, 2008

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An Eastern Kentucky woman say she'll do all she can to help pass a state law that could increase penalties for those who abuse dogs and cats.

Jena Sizemore is pushing for passage of Romeo's Law. Romeo was beaten in Pulaski County and neighbors caught the abuse on tape. Police arrested Ronald Shawn Turner and he was convicted of a misdemeanor and sentenced to four months in jail.

Romeo's Law would change the offense of torturing dogs and cats to a Class D felony, which would mean up to 5 years in prison for offenders.

"I just said I've got to do something. Ending up being an enormous passion. Got to take a stand," said Jena Sizemore of Leslie County.

Sizemore is asking people to call Frankfort at 1-800-372-7181 and tell Representative Kathy Stein they support House Bill 145, Romeo's Law.

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Posted by: Vicki Location: Michigan on Oct 4, 2008 at 03:42 PM
To Vickie in Harlan County you're probably just like the person that beat this dog. I can't believe you'd say something so rude to someone doing something so good. Get a life!

Posted by: Debbye Location: Lexington on Mar 25, 2008 at 12:28 PM
Please, please, let everybody out there know that time is running out for Romeo's Law. It has gone through everything it needs to and now has one hurdle left, the House of Representatives. The speaker of the House, Jody Richards, has said he will not allow this to be voted on. This will kill our bill and Romeo's Law will not happen. There are only three days left for the House to vote and we have GOT to get Richards to change his mind. PLEASE email him as many times as you can. The number you can call to let him know you support this bill and want him to bring it up for a vote is 1-800-372-7181. Please listen to your heart and help us try to get Mr. Richards to listen to his, AND to the wishes of the people that voted him in--who can ALSO vote him out!!!

Posted by: sondra, dallas, jack and moe Location: manchester,ky on Jan 28, 2008 at 09:26 PM
we think this law should have been past years ago.

Posted by: stephen Location: wootn on Jan 14, 2008 at 09:05 PM
One name 'Jeffrey Dahmer'. media showed pics of him loving on his pets, and then we heard his own testimony on how he started his obession with killing by abusing and torturing his own domestic pets. Can it get any more horrific than that. Please call the 1-800-372-7181 message line and leave support for HB 145, ROMEO'S LAW. Attn. Kathy Stein

Posted by: Robin Location: Garrard co, KY on Jan 13, 2008 at 07:55 PM
I don't think this law will stop animal abuse, but i do think it will cut down on the number of cases we have what a great law

Posted by: Jennifer Location: Clay Co on Jan 13, 2008 at 07:29 PM
Thank God there is someone like you who will take a stand for the innocent animals! I pray everyone will back you in this effort and get this important law passed. People that would mistreat innocent animals would also mistreat children in my opinion.

Posted by: Cliff Location: Lancater,KY on Jan 13, 2008 at 07:10 PM
I think this is a great LAW that Jenia Sizemore is trying to get passed,Pets can't speak for thereself, That's why we need more people in the world like Jenia Sizemore, If you don't thank this is right you must not have a heart.

Posted by: Jack Location: Pike County on Jan 12, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Thanks for the information. I didn't catch it on the news broadcast last night.

Posted by: Vickie Location: Harlan Co on Jan 12, 2008 at 09:12 AM
My God! If I was Fighting for a new law it be something worth fighting for! Like Child abuse or Hunger.

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