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Animal cruelty, dog fighting and animal neglect are issues that are all too common in our area. The reality of these activities touches the lives of all citizens, pet-owning and non-pet-owning alike. At Animal Friends, our Humane Investigations department serves as a valuable resource for citizens to call to report animal abuse. We provide investigative and law enforcement support to all of Allegheny county, ensuring that all animals are given the protection they are due under the law. To report animal cruelty, call 412.847.7066.
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What Animal Friends' Humane Officers Do
Animal Friends investigates nearly 1,000 suspected cases of animal cruelty, neglect, and crimes of dog fighting every year, with nearly 15% requiring immediate rescue. Our humane officers also respond in times of crisis, assisting disaster and domestic violence victims in obtaining free, temporary emergency boarding for their pets until permanent shelter is found. As Animal Friends’ Humane Officers know all too well, violence in a home rarely stops with the pet. And, animal abuse isn’t just a problem for animal shelters. Even dog fighting—which is almost always accompanied by other forms of illegal activity—takes a toll on the entire community. Humane Officers are the first responders in cases of suspected animal cruelty. And, many times, they are the first to recognize a larger problem in a home. Animal Friends’ Humane Officers have conducted many home inspections when concerned neighbors noticed that pets were not being taken care of…only to find that a child, a wife, or an elder family member was also being abused, unseen behind closed doors. Humane Officers are trained to recognize abuse and work with collaboratively with police and protective agencies to ensure that no members of the community are at risk for violence. Thanks to Humane Officers, the pets in our region have someone looking out for their rights and protection. But Humane Officers also support police officers, by identifying and prosecuting violence in the community, and ensuring that police can continue to make human-related crimes their first priority.
Animal Friends teamed up with the HSUS and an anonymous donor to take on the cruel sport of dog fighting. Beginning June 2008, you may notice billboards and bus advertisements asking for information on dog fighters. Our Humane Officers are investigating toll-free calls made to 1(866)948-DOGS in the hopes that we can put an end to to this inhumane behavior. Tips resulting in an arrest and conviction could earn up to $5,000! Click here for more information on how you can help. Animal Friends Alums (and other articulate bullies) Speak Out To view an amazing Anti-Dog Fighting Public Service Announcement, click here. |
How to Report Animal Cruelty
Other Resources Animal Control facilties Pennsylvania Dog Law
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