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Resources to Fight Cruelty to Animals

None of us wants animals to suffer, so what can we do about it? When armed with information on strategies, there's a lot one person can do.

General Information Abuse can strike not only cats, dogs and other companion animals, but farm animals, horses, furbearers, animals in entertainment or research and wildlife. If you're not sure where to start, try this quick list of the basics. » Frequently asked questions about animal cruelty
To Report Cruelty Has your animal or another animal been harmed or neglected? Here's what to do... » About a dog left outside » If you witness or suspect animal cruelty » If your pet is killed or injured » About cruelty depicted online
For the Media, Activists and Students » Frequently asked questions » Statistics and trends » The demographics of cruelty » Animal cruelty and other violent crimes (includes a reprintable graphic) or abuse of people » First Strike (linking cruelty to animals and cruelty to humans) » Survey of professionals in adult protective services » Animal hoarding » Video (including broadcast quality B-roll) » Map of state cruelty laws » Safe Havens (options for the pets of battered women)
For Law Enforcement, Prosecutors and Attorneys General The HSUS offers many resources to members of the law enforcement community. See the complete list of the guidance and expertise we offer to law enforcement, prosecutors and attorneys general. » Map of state cruelty laws » Rewards » Guides for investigating and prosecuting animal cruelty » Expert witnesses and advice on cruelty cases » Training » Publications