There's no felony provision in Kansas. I assumed like many other people do that because Missouri and a majority of other states have such a provision that we did, too.

Matches aren't always as perfect as John's and Mike's, but the vast majority work really well. We've had matches that last 10 years, and then they're in each others' lives forever. They don't end after school, but form lifetime friendships.

Once she knew my feelings about this issue, given my criminal justice background, then the e-mails stopped coming.

To say that a person would be allowed to barbecue two different dogs, two different occasions and not have the penalty, I don't consider that an acceptable option for a bill.

I can tell you stories, horrendous stories especially with sex offenders and the things they have done to animals. There's a very clear link and that's why we need a felony provision.

The first time that a person commits certain crimes against animals, it will automatically be considered a felony level offense charge.