PHOENIX -- The state House gave preliminary approval Wednesday to stricter laws against animal cruelty -- but only after a proponent agreed to eliminate some key provisions -- such as providing suitable drinking water.
On a voice vote, lawmakers voted to expand the definition of what is cruelty to domestic animals -- meaning pets -- to also include the failure to provide necessary shelter for a dog. What that includes depends on whether it is an indoor or outdoor pet.
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