The news is still full of horrifying reports of animal cruelty. (Calling all vigilantes.) But it could be that these stories only make the news because of people’s attitudes. Millions of people are horrified and enraged by animal abuse. Our laws still aren’t strict enough — what’s-his-name is out of jail already — but the laws are stricter than they used to be. This heart-breaking infuriating true story — from 1965 — led to the passage of a strong (stronger anyway) animal protection