New Laws For Pet Welfare To Come Into Force

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 04: Nine-year-old homeless Boxer dog, Spike, sits in his kennel at the RSPCA Animal Rescue Centre at Barnes Hill on April 4, 2007 in Birmingham, England. The Animal Welfare Act that becomes law on Friday is being highlighted by the RSPCA. The act imposes a duty of care for pets and animals on owners and includes fines of up to GBP20,000 and jail terms of up to a year for cruelty. The new law includes making sure that animals are fed, housed and protected from pain, suffering, injury and disease. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)