BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. â At the request of the Broome County Humane Society and New York State police, The Humane Society of the United States today deployed personnel to assist local officials with a large-scale animal cruelty investigation.
During execution of a search warrant on an unrelated matter, police found approximately 215 animals at a residence in Broome County. Authorities believe the animals were housed in violation of New York Animal Cruelty Law.
The Humane Society of the United States is providing assistance with the capture and containment of the animals for veterinarian evaluation. The HSUS is also feeding the animals, setting up temporary housing and assisting with crime scene evidence recovery. The animals include cats, dogs and farm animals and exotics, including pigs, chickens, alpaca, llama, snakes and spiders.
Jeff Eyre, HSUS director of disaster field rescue, is leading the team of three personnel who are equipped to respond to animal emergencies that exceed the capability of local agencies.
The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization with more than 9.5 million members and constituents. The HSUS is a mainstream voice for animals, with active programs in companion animals, disaster preparedness and response, wildlife and habitat protection, marine mammals, animals in research, equine protection and farm animal welfare. The HSUS protects all animals through education, investigation, litigation, legislation, advocacy and field work. The nonprofit organization is based in Washington and has field representatives and offices across the country. On the web at www.hsus.org.
