Despite the fact that animal rights legislation has dramatically improved and animal cruelty has become more heavily punished, many offenders still fail to grasp the simple fact that animals can experience pain and joy just like humans.
Unfortunately, a recent case from Coachella, California, shows how much work remains to be done in educating people and changing attitudes. A woman stands accused of horrible cruelty and neglect to over 40 dogs, and the story shocked people around the state and in court.
