April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

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Date: April 17th, 2012

(1) Know who to call to report animal cruelty.  The ASPCA in NYC has Humane Law Enforcement Agents who have the power to investigate and arrest perpetrators of animal cruelty in the state of NY.  In NYC, call 212-876-7700 etx. 4450.  The the state of NJ, call NYSPCA at 800-582-5979
(2) Get to know and look out for the animals in your neighborhood.

(3) Make the call!  Most reports come from the public, so please keep your eyes and ears open!

(4) Provide as much information as possible when reporting animal cruelty like who, what, where and the date.

(5) Contact your local law enforcement department and let them know that investigating animal cruelty should be a priority.

(6) Fight for the passage of strong anti-cruelty laws on federal, state and local levels.  With stronger laws come tougher penalties.  You can join your local society to prevent cruelty to animals.  The ASPCA has an Advocacy Brigade (click here), and as a member, you will receive emails asking to write letters encouraging your legislators to pass these laws- and you can send them directly from the website.

(7) Set a good example for others.  If you have pets, be sure to always show them the love and good care they deserve.  But it’s more than just food, water, and adequate shelter.  Be responsible and also have your pet spayed or neutered.  And give them lots of hugs!

(8) Talk to your kids about how to treat animals with kindness and respect.

(9) Support your local shelter or animal rescue organization.  To find a list of shelters and rescues in your area click here.

(10) Start a neighborhood watch program.  Get to know the animals in your neighborhood and invite your friends and neighbors to do the same.  Together you can keep an eye out for any suspicious behaviors- abuse and neglect of companion animals, the mistreatment of local wildlife, dogs left in hot cars and other signs of abuse.

TO LEARN WHAT ABUSE LOOKS LIKE, CLICK HERE..