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Reporting Abuse

If you suspect that an animal has been abused, by someone you know or by a stranger, there are things you can do. The most important act you can take is to report the cruelty to your local law enforcement. In some cities, this may be animal control or a department of Humane Law Enforcement, while in other areas the police or sheriff�s department may be the agency in charge of these sorts of crimes. If you are unsure of who to contact, try your local yellow pages, or you can use the ASPCA's Humane Law Enforcement Lookup page to locate the agency in your area.

It is absolutely critical that you report the cruelty to the authorities as soon as possible. Repeat offenses of animal cruelty crimes are a rule, not an exception - and there are many times when an investigation into an animal cruelty crime uncovers human-related crimes as well. When officers go to the home to investigate an animal cruelty issues, they often find evidence of domestic abuse, child neglect, drugs and other dangerous situations. Reporting animal cruelty can sometimes save a human life!

Please note: The American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is not affiliated with your local "SPCA" (unless you live in the City of New York, NY). The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is not affiliated with your local "humane society", although HSUS does maintain branch offices in every region of the county. The phrases "humane society" and "SPCA" (or variations thereof) have passed into common usage and simply indicate an animal welfare organization.

Related Pages
Related Link American Humane: How Do I Help an Animal?
Related Link ASPCA Humane Law Enforcement Directory


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