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Cruelty to animals is defined as:
Torturing or seriously overworking an animal
Failing to provide necessary food, care or shelter for an animal in his custody
Abandoning without a cause an animal in his custody
Transporting or confining an animal in a cruel manner
Killing, injuring, or administering poison to an animal
Causing one animal to fight with another.
Today, anti-cruelty laws exist at both the state and federal levels. The Animal Welfare Act provides the principal protection at the federal level. Every state has enacted its own unique law prohibiting cruel treatment of animals. The intent of anti-cruelty laws is twofold. First, these laws seek to protect animals from mistreatment by imposing a penalty for such behavior. Second, anti-cruelty laws are intended to conserve public morals by deterring all forms of violent human behavior. It is now generally known that cruelty to living creatures leads to other forms of violent behavior. Although each state has authored its own law, these statutes do share some common provisions. For example, prohibit abandonment, poisoning, and failure to supply animals with food, water and shelter. Since cruelty to animals is a statutory offense, whether a person's behavior constitutes cruelty depends upon the language of the statute. If a statute includes terms such as "intentionally," or "knowingly," the prosecution must show that the person committed the cruelty with intent. This is often difficult to prove and can lead to acquittal.
Animal cruelty offenders are subject to be convicted of a Class A Misdemeanor, a fine up to $4,000 or imprisonment up to 1 year. The third offense is subject to State Jail Felony, a fine up to $10,000 or 180 days to 2 years imprisonment.
A person witnessing first-degree animal cruelty - the intentional infliction of substantial pain or injury to an animal, or the killing of an animal by means causing undue suffering - should immediately notify police (call 311). Documenting the incident with photographs and videotape can be very helpful in prosecution. If such cruelty is not witnessed directly but is suspected, animal control authorities should be notified. Reports of animal cruelty should be as detailed as possible. Dates, times and circumstances should be noted and related to animal control authorities, who should also be made aware of any physical evidence (photos, video, etc.). A person reporting animal cruelty should ask for the name of the animal control officer and ask what action is planned. Follow up, and report any change observed in the animal's condition and situation.
A person reporting animal cruelty need not be concerned with confidentiality. An investigating officer is not likely to identify the source of the complaint. Should the keeper of the animal be prosecuted, witnesses may be called to testify, but the immediate condition of the animal should outweigh concerns about having to testify months from now.
Abandoning an animal constitutes second-degree animal cruelty. A witness to animal abandonment should try to obtain a description of the abandoning person and their vehicle, and a license plate number if possible. If the witness feels safe in doing so, the animal should be transported to a safe location, or animal control authorities should be notified.
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WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT ANIMAL ABUSE 2 Replies
Started by putnamwitches. Last reply by Judy Carpenter Nov 25.
CRUELTY CRIME STOPPERS
Started by putnamwitches Nov 18.
RINGLING BROTHERS CIRCUS COMES TO JACKSON AMID CHARGES OF ELEPHANT ABUSE
Started by putnamwitches Jul 8.
HSUS INVESTIGATION PROMPTS USDA BEEF RECALL; CONGRESS REACTS
Started by putnamwitches Jun 24.
ANIMAL ABUSERS NOT WELCOME IN ORANGE COUNTY 1 Reply
Started by putnamwitches. Last reply by putnamwitches Jun 5.
FLORIDA SENATE COMMITTEE ADVANCES LEGISLATION BANNING THE SEXUAL ABUSE OF ANIMALS
Started by putnamwitches May 24.
ABUSE AND ABANDONMENT OF GALGOS IN SPAIN
Started by putnamwitches May 6.
ABUSE OF ELEPHANTS
Started by putnamwitches Apr 27.
PET ABUSE DISCONNECT 1 Reply
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ANIMAL ABUSE & CHILDHOOD DEVIANCE, CHILD ABUSE AND ELDER ABUSE
Started by putnamwitches Apr 14.
REPORTING ANIMAL ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Started by putnamwitches Apr 3.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ANIMAL CRUELTY
Started by putnamwitches Mar 29.
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Comment by Nancy Watson on November 18, 2009 at 10:58pm
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It hurts my heart to see animal abuse. I cannot stand to look at the pictures as they make me cry. I support this group and I will stop by and join some discussions...I'll just have to bypass some of the horrible pictures. Humans can be so mean to helpless animals who only want to be loved and they give so much love and joy in return.
Blessed Be
Nancy
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Comment by Eclectic Goddess on November 18, 2009 at 5:12pm - I totally understand and support the need for this group and cause but it raises my blood pressure to be here (and I am in the process of trying to get it under control) so, I will not post here much. It breaks my heart...I just don't get it...I truely don't!
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Comment by putnamwitches on June 27, 2009 at 10:30am
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Comment by putnamwitches on June 24, 2009 at 11:05am
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HSUS INVESTIGATION PROMPTS USDA BEEF RECALL; CONGRESS REACTS Read article above in discussions.
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Comment by putnamwitches on June 4, 2009 at 3:18pm
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Read discussion above!
Attention potential animal abusers: Stay out of Orange County. That was the message from New York's Orange County Court Judge Nicholas DeRosa, when on December 6 he sent convicted animal abuser Michael Melfi to prison for the maximum two to seven years. Melfi was convicted of felony animal cruelty for a rampage at the Blooming Grove Humane Society that left four cats dead.
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Comment by putnamwitches on May 24, 2009 at 10:05am
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MEDIA CONTACT: Pepper Ballard, 301-258-1417
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Comment by putnamwitches on May 24, 2009 at 10:04am
- Wow! That's alot of cats! That makes me feel so sad!
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