text:  A defendant in an animal cruelty or neglect case would be required to either post a cost of care bond or forfeit the animal so that the animal can be adopted out to a loving home. While the bills have been referred to a community on criminal justice, other animal welfare bills have been voted out of the statehouse, one of them ensuring tougher penalties for abusers. Derek Decker, MNC News. On the way next on Michiana's Morning News, traffic, weather, and the lowest gas prices. MNC Newstime, 523.