REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY
“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated”. Mahatma Gandhi
The June 13, 2010 New York Times Magazine article titled “The Animal- Cruelty Syndrome” by Charles Siebert, illuminated the connection between animal abuse and other forms of violence. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/magazine/13dogfighting-t.html
A direct correlation between those who abuse animals and those who commit other serious crimes has been clearly documented. By reporting animal abuse, not only are you aiding a voiceless, helpless animal, you are assisting to stem violent crimes against humans as well.
The Michigan Humane Society investigates more than 5,000 animal cruelty complaints each year in their service area of Detroit, Hamtramck and Highland Park.
If you know an animal is suffering due to negligence or violence, YOU can help the Michigan Humane Society prevent and alleviate animal suffering!
Learn to Recognize Animal Cruelty. Be the eyes and ears of the Michigan Humane Society. Report suspected animal cruelty right away to the appropriate enforcement agents who have the authority to investigate these crimes in our area.
Animal cruelty can take many forms. To name just a few that MHS sees far too often:
A skinny dog chained to a fence in the freezing cold or blistering heat with no shelter, food or water in sight
Cats, dogs and other companion animals abandoned in a home, garage or yard- forgotten and left to die a slow death.
Stray or companion animals captured and used by dogfighters as bait for their dogs' training
Vicious individuals harming whatever animal happens to cross their path
Report Animal Cruelty - Who to call:
The Michigan Humane Society investigates cruelty complaints in our service area of Detroit as well as Hamtramck and Highland Park. To report suspected animal cruelty in these cities, call the MHS Cruelty Hotline at (313) 872-3401, Monday through Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or leave a detailed message any time. Be sure to leave all the information requested on the voice mail message, including the complaint street address and major cross streets. You can remain anonymous, but please include your phone number if possible in case additional information is needed.
In other cities, please contact the local animal control/police department which has the authority and responsibility to enforce our state's animal cruelty laws, and any local ordinances, in that area.
YOU have the power to make a difference in an animal’s life. Please stand up for the voiceless.
Information excerpted from the Michigan Humane Society website: www.michiganhumane.org |
