At one time or another, many of us have seen the sad sight of a dog permanently tied up in the backyard, covered in filth and often lacking in fresh food or water. Such animal abuse isn’t just cruel, though — it’s against the law.
As both a responsible citizen and as someone who cares for animals, it’s your duty to report cases of possible animal abuse to the authorities. Reporting can be done quickly, safely, and anonymously through the internet or a simple phone call.
Since animal cruelty laws differ by state, it can be difficult to find the proper agency to report cruelty to. The ASPCA has a great tool on their website that allows you to choose your state, then see which organization in your state has the authority to investigate animal cruelty matters. Click here to use this tool.
Animal abuse is a crime that can often be stopped by one phone call or email. If you know of an animal that is being abused, please contact the authorities in your state.