Monroe County Eyes Animal Abuse Registry | Rochester News

Monroe County is eyeing a bold new move: launching an animal abuse registry to track convicted cruelty offenders, following the success of similar systems in Livingston and Ontario counties. Ontario’s Sheriff David Cirencione backs the initiative, calling it a vital tool to protect animals—especially as deputies see rising cases of neglect and abuse, sometimes fatal. Under Ontario’s new system, first-time offenders face a 15-year pet ownership ban, a $125 registration fee, and mandatory online posting of their details—including photos—to deter future abuse. Failure to comply could lead to misdemeanor charges. Animal welfare advocates applaud the plan, and Sheriff Cirencione is already offering Monroe County his team’s blueprints to jumpstart the effort—even though no one’s been added yet, since the registry is brand new. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99a2085911141a03