Abuse / Neglect
How to Recognize Cruelty
Direct violence is the most obvious form of animal cruelty, the most common form of cruelty is neglect.
Signs of Neglect
Please contact Animal Control with the following information:
Direct violence is the most obvious form of animal cruelty, the most common form of cruelty is neglect.
Signs of Neglect
- Exposure to extreme heat or cold weather
- Emaciated animals where spine and other bones are very prominent.
- Uncared for medical issues such as parasites, broken bones, missing fur, limping, open wounds, ect
- Many animals living at 1 property
- Very dirty/filthy living conditions. Large accumulation of feces.
- Animals left behind in vacant building or when people leave on vacation
- From November 1 to March 31 all dogs kept outdoors must be provided suitable shelter. The shelter shall:
- Include a moisture-proof and windproof structure
- Be of suitable size to accommodate the dog and allow retention of body heat.
- Solid, moisture-proof floor or a floor raised at least 2 inches from the ground
- Have a windbreak at the entrance
- Be provided with a sufficient quantity of suitable, dry bedding material consisting of hay, straw, cedar shavings, blankets, or the equivalent
- All animals kept outdoors must be provided with a suitable source of water. Ice is not considered a suitable water source.
- From June to September animals left outdoors must be provided shade from direct rays of the sun.
- Be provided with clean, potable water in sufficient quantity.
- May not be left in a hot car
Please contact Animal Control with the following information:
- Address where the cruelty is taking place
- Details of the incident(s)
- Type of animal and name of person involved (if known)