Monroe County takes aim at animal abuse with new registry

A local news story from New York, reported by RochesterFirst.

Local News · New York · October 13, 2026

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Convicted animal abusers could soon face another barrier to getting their hands on pets in Monroe County after lawmakers unanimously approved a new animal abuse registry Tuesday night.

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