AVERYS LAW PASSED
A PROPOSED LAW THAT WOULD INCREASE PENALTIES FOR OWNERS OF DANGEROUS DOGS JUST PASSED THE OHIO HOUSE.
IT'S NAMED AFTER 12-YEAR-OLD AVERY RUSSELL - A REYNOLDSBURG GIRL WHO SURVIVED A VICIOUS DOG ATTACK. THAT ATTACK LEFT HER IN A COMA -- AND SHE'S SPENT THE LAST YEAR IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL - TRYING TO RECOVER AND REGAIN CONFIDENCE.
THE BILL MANDATES EUTHANASIA FOR DOGS THAT CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. AVERY'S LAW NOW HEADS TO THE STATE SENATE.