Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Rescuing Mistreated Pets
Sep 4, 2024
Learn how to become a hero for mistreated pets without breaking the law. Discover the legal steps for rescuing animals in distress, especially in extreme temperatures. Delve into the challenges law enforcement faces with animal cruelty cases, emphasizing the need for better training. Find out the right procedures for reporting neglect and abuse, and understand your role in advocating for vulnerable animals. Taking action might just be easier than you think!
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Don't Steal Animals
- Don't steal a seemingly mistreated animal, as this can lead to trespassing or theft charges.
- Instead, take proper legal action to help the animal.
Hot Car Rescue
- In some states, you're legally allowed to break a car window to rescue an animal in immediate danger.
- But, call 911, try to find the owner, and wait with the animal.
Non-Emergency Animal Rescue
- If an animal isn't in immediate danger, call 911 or animal control.
- Police may have limited animal cruelty training, so an animal control officer is usually better.