Animal Abuse
ANIMAL ABUSE
Animal abuse can take many forms. The failure of a human caregiver to provide a companion animal with food,
water, veterinary care or shelter constitutes neglect. Leaving an animal locked in a car or tied outside in
very hot or cold weather is unlawful. Abandoning a pet is a crime, as is physical abuse. Animals also suffer
in factory farms, puppy mills, fur farms, research laboratories and cruel traps.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
- Be an animal advocate!
- Be aware of the animals in your neighborhood. If something doesn’t seem right, check it out.
- If you witness or hear about animal cruelty, report it to your local humane organization, police or sheriff.
- Volunteer at a local animal shelter, foster a shelter animal or adopt a companion animal.
- Support your local animal rescue organization or shelter with money, food or supplies.
- Sponsor a shelter animal to help provide for them. Your monthly donation will be rewarding.
- If you have a companion animal, be responsible and provide annual veterinary care and immunizations.
- Spay or neuter your cat or dog to reduce pet overpopulation.
- License your dog and obey the leash laws to ensure his or her safety.
- And every day, Give Them Love.
