Animal Cruelty FAQs

• Q: What If You Suspect Mistreatment?
  A: If you suspect neglected animals­hungry, mistreated, left in harsh conditions, without any food or water­it is best to make a formal complaint.
• Q: Where Do I Go To Make A Complaint?
  A: If you have a good reason to suspect animal cruelty, talk to local humane society officials.  If a humane society isn't available or helpful, contact animal control … More
• Q: What Is Animal Neglect?
  A: Animal neglect is failing to provide an animal with the necessities of life­food, water, shelter, protection, and health.  Animal neglect is illegal in any …
• Q: What Is Malicious Cruelty?
  A: Malicious cruelty or intentionally cruelty is punished more severely than other cruelty cases.  One of the most common types of malicious cruelty is organized dog … More
• Q: What Is Hoarding?
  A: Hoarders are people who collect an excessive amount of animals who do not care for them.  They usually see themselves as rescuers, but ultimately, hoarders are … More
• Q: What Are Typical Anti-Cruelty Laws?
  A: Anti­cruelty laws punish several different kinds of misconduct­from abandoning a dog, to neglecting it, to intentionally harming it.  States have a variety of … More
• Q: Is Organized Dog Fighting Illegal?
  A: Organized dog fighting is a felony in almost every state. If convicted, the owner could face up to a year in prison and fines up to $5,000.  Most dog fighting laws … More
• Q: What Is Cruelty To Animals?
  A: Cruelty to animals refers to the treatment or standards of care that cause unwarranted or unnecessary suffering or harm to animals. The standards of animal cruelty … More
• Q: What Types Of Provisions Are Generally In Cruelty To Animal Statutes?
  A: Some of the common provisions include mandatory counseling or education, community service, restitution, seizure of the animals, reimbursement for the cost of the care … More
• Q: How Many States Have Felony Cruelty To Animal Statutes?
  A: Right now 42 states have felony cruelty to animal statutes. Alaska, Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, North Dakota, South Dakota and Utah do not have felony cruelty to … More