DON'T BE CRUEL!

On this page you will find some interesting data that I have ran across while researching animal cruelty.
Are you aware that in 2007, 64.5% of all cruelty cases in the media were dogs?
18% were cats, and 25% involved other animals.
Some cases involved multiple species. In the media reported cases,dogs are the most common victims of cruelty.
Pitt Bulls,in particular, constitute an increasingly percentage of the victims.
In 2000-2001 Pitt Bulls were victims in 13% of reported dog abuse cases.
In 2007, Pitt Bulls were victims in 25% of reported dog abuse cases.
Pitt's represent an increasing percentage of total animal cruelty cases.

Did you also know that an estimated 75 million dogs and 90 million cats are living in households in the United States. These animals are companions and family members. Won't you help us to show all animals the kind of love that these animals feel?
45 states currently have felony provisions for animal cruelty.
Those without are Arkansas, Idaho, Mississippi, North Dakota,and South Dakota.
Before 1986 only 4 states had felony cruelty laws.

Did you know that the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) offers a reward of up to $5000.00 for information leading to arrest and conviction fo anyone involved in dog fighting or cock fighting?

Just call your local police department or animal control agency, give as many details as you can about the situation. You do not need to give your name to law enforcement to report animal fighting.
Tell law enforcement about HSUS's reward program.

Get a letter from law enforcement. If the suspected animal fighter is convicted, ask law enforcement to write a letter to HSUS. The letter should state that your tip lead to the arrest and prosecution of the convicted fighter.
The letter should be mailed or faxed to:

Animal Fighting Reward Program
c/o Ann Chynoweth
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L St. N.W.
Washington,D.C. 20037
Fax: 301-721-6414 or call for more info.
202-452-1100 or go to :
http://www.humanesociety.org.