The Painted Nose Tribe Sanctuary

08/28/2026

Our "neurodivergent" kitten is helping to clean up his mess.

08/28/2026

Our special needs crew resides with us at Sanctuary Headquarters.

07/10/2026

With Justin Jones – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉Justin is wonderful... it takes a special person to let cats into your heart the way some of us do.

06/25/2026

Sweet darlin!

Patiently waiting!

06/21/2026

https://gofund.me/c33bc61cb We need help, urgently! Please share and do what you can. Thank you so much!

06/20/2026

Absolutely should happen in every state!

In August 2025, Delaware created a public Animal Abuse Offender List. It shows the names and conviction details of people found guilty of animal cruelty. Shelters, rescue groups, and the public can access it. The list went live in December 2025.

That was the first step.

House Bill 134, which passed out of committee in January 2026, goes further. It would bring escalating felony charges for repeat offenders. It would also ban anyone convicted of a second felony animal cruelty offense from owning any animal for life.

The logic is simple. The biggest risk to an animal is not a first-time offender. It is someone who was already convicted and then allowed to have animals again.

A neglected dog does not know why no one comes. He does not understand what he did wrong. He only feels pain and hunger.

The registry and the bill exist because Delaware decided that is not acceptable. The goal is to make it harder for known abusers to get another animal.

A public list. A lifetime ban. Two tools built for the same reason.

Sources: WBOC / Delaware Office of Animal Welfare / BillTrack50