1. Be aware. Without phone calls from the concerned citizens who ripoti cruelty in their neighborhoods, we wouldn't know about most instances of animal abuse. It all comes from the public, it all starts with YOU—that's why it's so important to keep your eyes and ears open. Get to know and look out for the wanyama in your neighborhood. kwa being aware, you're zaidi likely to notice, for example, that the dog inayofuata door who was once hefty has Lost weight rapidly—a possible indicator of abuse.
2. Learn to recognize animal cruelty. Here are some signs and symptoms that we see in many of the cases we investigate:
Tick au flea infestations. Such a condition, if left untreated kwa a veterinarian, can lead to an animal's death.
Wounds on the body.
Patches of missing hair.
Extremely thin, starving animals.
Limping.
An owner striking au otherwise physically abusing an animal.
mbwa who are repeatedly left alone without chakula and water, often chained up in a yard.
mbwa who have been hit kwa cars-or are inaonyesha any of the signs listed above-and have not been taken to a veterinarian.
mbwa who are kept outside without shelter in extreme weather conditions.
wanyama who cower in fear au act aggressively when approached kwa their owners.
3. Know who to call to ripoti animal cruelty. We're lucky here at the ASPCA in New York City, because we have Humane Law Enforcement officers who have the power to investigate and arrest perpetrators of animal cruelty in the state of New York. But every state and even every town is different. In some areas, wewe may have to rely on the police department to investigate animal cruelty; in others, wewe may have to contact local animal control au another municipal agency. If wewe aren't sure where to ripoti cruelty visit our ripoti Animal Cruelty section.
4. Provide as much as information as possible when reporting animal cruelty. The details that wewe provide can go a long way toward assisting the investigating officer. It helps to write down the type of cruelty that wewe witnessed, who was involved, the tarehe of the incident and where it took place.
5. Call au write your local law enforcement department and let them know that investigating animal cruelty should be a priority. Animal cruelty is a CRIME—and the police MUST investigate these crimes.
6. Know your state's animal cruelty laws. These vary from state to state, and even from city to city. wewe can visit the ASPCA's online database of zaidi than 550 animal cruelty laws—and their penalties—in all 50 states.
7. Fight for the passage of strong anti-cruelty laws on federal, state and local levels kwa joining the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade. It's frustrating when I have built a strong case against someone who has been arrested for cruelty to wanyama and the judge treats it like a simple violation. But with stronger laws, they'll be zaidi likely to receive tougher penalties. As an ASPCA Advocacy Brigade member, you'll receive emails asking wewe to write letters encouraging your legislators to pass these laws-and wewe can send them directly from our website.
8. Set a good example for others. If wewe have pets, be sure to always onyesha them the upendo and good care that they deserve. But it's zaidi than just food, water, and adequate shelter. If wewe think your animal is sick, bring him to the veterinarian. Be responsible and have your wanyama spayed au neutered. And I always give my own pets lots of hugs when I get home!
9. Talk to your kids about how to treat wanyama with kindness and respect. I regularly see children in homes where animal abuse has been reported. If a parent isn't treating the family's pets right, I tell kids that their dog au cat would really appreciate fresh water every day, au if they spent some time playing with them. If the animal has been left outside without shelter, I'll say, 'You have a nice house, and if wewe get cold, wewe can put a kanzu, koti on. But your dog can't do that. Don't wewe think he'd like a nice warm place to go, too?' I know of families who watch Animal Precinct together, and I think this can help children understand that wanyama are living creatures who have the ability to feel pain, joy and sadness. wewe can see these emotions on the faces of the wanyama on the show.
10. Support your local shelter au animal rescue organization. Before I even knew that police for wanyama existed, I was volunteering at an animal shelter. It's a great way to make a difference. Some of our ASPCA volunteers foster wanyama who have been abused in their former homes, giving these mbwa and Cats the chance they deserve to have a good life. wewe can find a orodha of shelters and rescue groups in your area in our National Shelter Directory.
2. Learn to recognize animal cruelty. Here are some signs and symptoms that we see in many of the cases we investigate:
Tick au flea infestations. Such a condition, if left untreated kwa a veterinarian, can lead to an animal's death.
Wounds on the body.
Patches of missing hair.
Extremely thin, starving animals.
Limping.
An owner striking au otherwise physically abusing an animal.
mbwa who are repeatedly left alone without chakula and water, often chained up in a yard.
mbwa who have been hit kwa cars-or are inaonyesha any of the signs listed above-and have not been taken to a veterinarian.
mbwa who are kept outside without shelter in extreme weather conditions.
wanyama who cower in fear au act aggressively when approached kwa their owners.
3. Know who to call to ripoti animal cruelty. We're lucky here at the ASPCA in New York City, because we have Humane Law Enforcement officers who have the power to investigate and arrest perpetrators of animal cruelty in the state of New York. But every state and even every town is different. In some areas, wewe may have to rely on the police department to investigate animal cruelty; in others, wewe may have to contact local animal control au another municipal agency. If wewe aren't sure where to ripoti cruelty visit our ripoti Animal Cruelty section.
4. Provide as much as information as possible when reporting animal cruelty. The details that wewe provide can go a long way toward assisting the investigating officer. It helps to write down the type of cruelty that wewe witnessed, who was involved, the tarehe of the incident and where it took place.
5. Call au write your local law enforcement department and let them know that investigating animal cruelty should be a priority. Animal cruelty is a CRIME—and the police MUST investigate these crimes.
6. Know your state's animal cruelty laws. These vary from state to state, and even from city to city. wewe can visit the ASPCA's online database of zaidi than 550 animal cruelty laws—and their penalties—in all 50 states.
7. Fight for the passage of strong anti-cruelty laws on federal, state and local levels kwa joining the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade. It's frustrating when I have built a strong case against someone who has been arrested for cruelty to wanyama and the judge treats it like a simple violation. But with stronger laws, they'll be zaidi likely to receive tougher penalties. As an ASPCA Advocacy Brigade member, you'll receive emails asking wewe to write letters encouraging your legislators to pass these laws-and wewe can send them directly from our website.
8. Set a good example for others. If wewe have pets, be sure to always onyesha them the upendo and good care that they deserve. But it's zaidi than just food, water, and adequate shelter. If wewe think your animal is sick, bring him to the veterinarian. Be responsible and have your wanyama spayed au neutered. And I always give my own pets lots of hugs when I get home!
9. Talk to your kids about how to treat wanyama with kindness and respect. I regularly see children in homes where animal abuse has been reported. If a parent isn't treating the family's pets right, I tell kids that their dog au cat would really appreciate fresh water every day, au if they spent some time playing with them. If the animal has been left outside without shelter, I'll say, 'You have a nice house, and if wewe get cold, wewe can put a kanzu, koti on. But your dog can't do that. Don't wewe think he'd like a nice warm place to go, too?' I know of families who watch Animal Precinct together, and I think this can help children understand that wanyama are living creatures who have the ability to feel pain, joy and sadness. wewe can see these emotions on the faces of the wanyama on the show.
10. Support your local shelter au animal rescue organization. Before I even knew that police for wanyama existed, I was volunteering at an animal shelter. It's a great way to make a difference. Some of our ASPCA volunteers foster wanyama who have been abused in their former homes, giving these mbwa and Cats the chance they deserve to have a good life. wewe can find a orodha of shelters and rescue groups in your area in our National Shelter Directory.