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

• 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

Cold Weather Concerns

• 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.

Warm Weather Concern

• 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

Contact Animal Control
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)

If you have an emergency, please call 911.