Page 0: Page 1: Page 2: Page 3: The crime of inflicting physical pain suffering or death to an animal beyond necessity for normal discipline. It can include neglect to where the animal has suffered ,died ,or been put in imminent danger. Page 4: Page 5: Page 6: Page 7: Page 8: Page 9: Page 10: Page 11: Page 12: Page 13: Page 14: Page 15: Page 16: Page 17: Page 18: Page 19: Page 20: Page 21: Page 22: Page 23: This cat was abused by the ones he trusted the most. Page 24: Page 25: This mother and her babies are caged 24hrs. A day. Page 26: We as a society can not overlook abuse of other humans, yet we continually overlook the abuse of animals. Page 27: What Should You Do 1. First assess the situation. If the animal appears neglected, you may in fact not be seeing the times when the animal is fed, groomed and watered. The American Humane Association recommends that you observe the pet at different times of the day before taking the next step. 2. If you see outright abuse or neglect, resist the impulse to confront the owner. This is for your safety and in the pet's long-term interest. Call your local humane officer or police department. 3. If possible, videotape or photograph the neglect or abuse. In cases of neglect, many of the situations are caused by simple ignorance. Abused pets, however, may be taken away by the city or county for their own safety. The owner may try to get another pet – if this happens, contact the police or humane officer immediately. Page 28: Page 29: Dog choked, stomped to death Marietta, OH (US) Incident Date: Tuesday, Dec 12, 2006 County: Washington Charges: Misdemeanor, Felony Non-CTA Disposition: Alleged Alleged: » Leonard E. Carpenter » Janice Robinson Case Updates: 1 update(s) available Humane officers removed 20 dogs from the basement of a Marietta residence where a man is alleged to have brutally killed a small dog in the midst of a drunken tirade. Page 30: Page 31: Page 32: Page 33: Page 34: Page 35: Page 36: Page 37: Page 38: Page 39: Page 40: October 2009, WSCC Page 41: