I wish to join the other citizens Who have recognized the abhorrent animal abuse cases arising in the county and particularly the ongoing Silva case. It is certainly long past time to address such cases and to ensure that convicted perpetrators of this nature receive the stated punishment cited in the state’s penal codes. Without this enforcement, future violations will continue, and the citizenry will not respect the laws of the county. Historical evidence reflects that animal abusers often carry their abuse to humans, something none of us needs as well as the related costs to us and the county …