April is "Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month"

[MonarC]

April is "Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month"
If you spotted someone being violent or cruel to any animal, would you know what to do? Unfortunately, many people don't know that there are laws against mistreating animals. To help educate the public, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has made April "Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month."

http://www.aspca.org/

http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cr...uelty-faq.html

[browneyes106]

Thanks for posting this.

[catlover79]

Yes, thanks for sharing, Ardis. What a great cause.

[phoebe7165]

Thanks for posting this from me, too. I just don't get people who can mistreat animals. All my animals are not even close to perfect but I can't see ever being cruel to them.

[.:BF:.]

Hmm, never knew there was a "Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month". Nice to hear.

[MonarC]

Im glad to bring attention to this. Animals are so important and they can not speak up if someone is abusing them so we have to be their voice. If you ever see any animal who is hungry or being abused. Please report it.

[browneyes106]

Originally Posted by MikeL

im scared now i got a black beautifull kitty and 2 punk kids harrasing my house im going have keep my black kitty inside now im scared i dont want anyone be cruel to my Animals or anyone elses if i got anything do about it i lost 3 animals so far not going loose my baby i shall help anyway i can

i already got 2 punks harrasing my house if anyone hurt my cats it be end of them i love animals kitty dogs all of them animal crulity protection is good thing animal cruel ity is not i hate it!!

Are the kids going onto your property? If there are you can call the police because they are breaking the law by harassing you.

[phoebe7165]

Originally Posted by MikeL

i did no help police around here suck no help what so ever im going do m y best protect my animals oh yeah one threw rock at my window other broke our grandmas globe but anyway il be supporting this cause no matter what

Can you please use punctuation? It's rather difficult reading your posts without it.

[Pus$y Galore]

Thanks for posting Ardis!

EVERY month should be Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month!!!


MikeL - please make sure you keep your black cat inside especially around Halloween. Unfortunately, too many teens seem to get into satanic rituals around then and often will grab a black cat to sacrifice. It's sick!

Even many animal shelters will hold a pending adoption for a black cat until after Halloween because they don't want anyone using them for black magic crap like that.

Also, I would continue to phone the police dept. anytime those kids do anything - step onto your property or throw rocks. That IS harrassment and should be handled by the police. You're obviously concerned for yours and your grandmother's safety.

[phoebe7165]

Originally Posted by TripperFan

Thanks for posting Ardis!

EVERY month should be Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month!!!

Yes, it should be!!

Also, I would continue to phone the police dept. anytime those kids do anything - step onto your property or throw rocks. That IS harrassment and should be handled by the police. You're obviously concerned for yours and your grandmother's safety.

It's not only harrassment, it's TRESPASSING. They broke your window, they can be charged with destruction of personal property, or maybe even vandalism. I'm not sure but whatever they are doing, it is wrong & illegal. Why can't some people get a life and find something more productive to do with their time?!!

I would keep calling the police, too, until they do something about it, even if they do suck.

[MikeL]

it is not broke thank goodness im releated to a cop as well that is another story.

sorry if my post was rushed i was real tired when i typed it last night il try make them


more easier to read i know it tresspassing kids these days are i dont want cusse but

their like real a holes right now can not trust anyone someone get them sooner or later.

but i wil protect my animals with my life make sure nothing happens to them.

i hate Tresspassers and A.holes like them these days im glad nothing was broken.

[phoebe7165]

Originally Posted by MikeL

it is not broke thank goodness im releated to a cop as well that is another story.

sorry if my post was rushed i was real tired when i typed it last night il try make them


more easier to read i know it tresspassing kids these days are i dont want cusse but

their like real a holes right now can not trust anyone someone get them sooner or later.

but i wil protect my animals with my life make sure nothing happens to them.

i hate Tresspassers and A.holes like them these days im glad nothing was broken.

Much better, Mike, now I can read it!!

Didn't mean to get on you earlier. I like to be able read people's posts.

[MonarC]

Top 10 Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty

1. Be aware. Without phone calls from the concerned citizens who report 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 animals in your neighborhood. By being aware, you're more likely to notice, for example, that the dog next 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 or flea infestations. Such a condition, if left untreated by 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 or otherwise physically abusing an animal.
Dogs who are repeatedly left alone without food and water, often chained up in a yard.
Dogs who have been hit by cars-or are showing any of the signs listed above-and have not been taken to a veterinarian.
Dogs who are kept outside without shelter in extreme weather conditions.
Animals who cower in fear or act aggressively when approached by their owners.
3. Know who to call to report 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, you may have to rely on the police department to investigate animal cruelty; in others, you may have to contact local animal control or another municipal agency. If you aren't sure where to report cruelty visit our Report Animal Cruelty section.

4. Provide as much as information as possible when reporting animal cruelty. The details that you provide can go a long way toward assisting the investigating officer. It helps to write down the type of cruelty that you witnessed, who was involved, the date of the incident and where it took place.

5. Call or 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. You can visit the ASPCA's online database of more 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 by joining the ASPCA Advocacy Brigade. It's frustrating when I have built a strong case against someone who has been arrested for cruelty to animals and the judge treats it like a simple violation. But with stronger laws, they'll be more likely to receive tougher penalties. As an ASPCA Advocacy Brigade member, you'll receive emails asking you to write letters encouraging your legislators to pass these laws-and you can send them directly from our website.

8. Set a good example for others. If you have pets, be sure to always show them the love and good care that they deserve. But it's more than just food, water, and adequate shelter. If you think your animal is sick, bring him to the veterinarian. Be responsible and have your animals spayed or neutered. And I always give my own pets lots of hugs when I get home!

9. Talk to your kids about how to treat animals 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 or cat would really appreciate fresh water every day, or 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 you get cold, you can put a coat on. But your dog can't do that. Don't you 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 animals are living creatures who have the ability to feel pain, joy and sadness. You can see these emotions on the faces of the animals on the show.

10. Support your local shelter or animal rescue organization. Before I even knew that police for animals existed, I was volunteering at an animal shelter. It's a great way to make a difference. Some of our ASPCA volunteers foster animals who have been abused in their former homes, giving these dogs and cats the chance they deserve to have a good life. You can find a list of shelters and rescue groups in your area in our National Shelter Directory.


http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cr...nt-animal.html