This can be a sign of animal hoarding, which makes the conditions no less cruel. 10 – Too many animals living on one property
She may be very aggressive or severely shy, e.g., cowering, hiding, fear-biting, even with or especially with her owner. More likely you will notice obvious signs of trauma, including scars, open wounds, infections, and even missing body parts, such as ears or tails. You may see training implements, treadmills, spring poles, etc. This is especially common with bully breed dogs, and even roosters. 8 – Signs of an animal being trained to or having been used to fight A chained animal is an abused animal.Ĭhaining or tethering is illegal in many states. 7 – Chains or padlocks around the animal’s neckīe on the lookout for anything around an animal’s neck that may have become embedded and/or infected, including regular collars. She has little or no room to move, and/or is unable to stand or turn. But a dog who is howling or barking for several hours is sending a signal that it is in need of immediate, life-saving care. Some dogs bark and whine to express anxiety at being left alone.
If you notice a neighbor has moved or has stopped visiting a residence where you know animal live, be extra vigilant. It is a crime in all 50 states to abandon an animal. Reports of companion animals abandoned and left to die inside vacant buildings are alarmingly common. The animal is left in a house, yard, or other area that appears empty or devoid of normal human activity. 4 – Lack of sanitationįeces and/or debris cover the animal’s living area. In many states, if an animal dies as a result of being left alone in a hot car the owner can be charged. The animal is contained in an area that is largely or fully exposed to inclement weather or constant sun. She may be aggressive due to starvation and thirst, and perhaps very lethargic. 2 – Lack of food or waterĮvery time you see this animal you notice that she has no obvious sources of food and/or water. He is in obvious physical distress and in need of veterinary care. He might be limping or unable to walk at all, or have congested eyes or ears. He is underweight with bones visible clearly. The animal has severe matting and a filthy coat, open sores or obvious wounds. PLEASE STOP ASKING US WHAT TO DO TAKE LEGAL ACTION! The 11 signs of animal abuse, neglect or cruelty 1 – Poor body condition and noticeable trauma Contact your local police department and/or humane society even if you are unsure if what you observe qualifies as animal cruelty since laws vary by state and municipality. In most cases you may do so anonymously if you fear reprisal. Doing nothing does nothing to help animals in need.ĭO NOT ask us in the comments section what to do if you suspect cruelty or abuse. If you witness any act of abuse, neglect or cruelty against an animal it is your moral responsibility to report it to local law enforcement, or to whomever is responsible for cruelty investigations in your community. Animal cruelty is not only abhorrent in its own right, but it is often a gateway crime to violence against adults and children.
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