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Exploring the link between pet abuse and controlling behaviors in violence relationships. Adams C, J Donovan. In both instances, law enforcement officers were indicted and convicted. Data on domestic violence and child abuse cases reveal that a staggering number of animals are targeted by those who abuse their children or spouses. The HSUS has long led the push for stronger animal cruelty laws and provides training for law officials to detect and prosecute these crimes.

With South Dakota joining the fight in March of , animal cruelty laws now include felony provisions in all 50 states. Given that a fraction of animal cruelty acts are reported or successfully prosecuted, we are committed to supporting felony convictions in cases of severe cruelty. On January 1, , the FBI added cruelty to animals as a category in the Uniform Crime Report , a nationwide crime reporting system commonly used in homicide investigations.

While only about a third of U. The Humane Society of the United States fights to give animals a better tomorrow. Our Animal Rescue and Response team is here for the animals who need us today.

Animal cruelty facts and stats. What to know about abuse victims and legislative trends. Hayden Fowler. The HSUS. Who abuses animals? Animal Abuse. Reasons for Abuse There are many different reasons why individuals abuse animals. Active Cruelty Acts of Commission Implies malicious intent, where a person has deliberately and intentionally caused harm to an animal, and is sometimes referred to as NAI Non-Accidental Injury.

If you are aware of any situation of animal abuse or neglect, you must call animal control or local law enforcement. When in doubt, call Wildlife Rescue at Saving lives since Help us continue that effort. Constant Contact Use. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact.