Bill would protect pets in domestic abuse cases Associated Press Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Updated 7:34 am, Saturday, March 2, 2013 Smith, of Jefferson, said her abuser tried to hurt her by lashing out at her pets, and she asked Iowa lawmakers to approve a measure aimed at protecting animals. At the urging of Smith, Sen. Daryl Beall, D-Fort Dodge, has introduced a bill that would allow victims of domestic violence to include their pets under a ... Read More