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- ShopforPaws
- ShopForPaws.com is the place for all your pet supplies. Our goal is to create a shop that has quality products needed for pet lovers and their four legged family members. We offer a wide selection of pet supplies including cat and dog toys, pet wellness, pet beds, pet collars, and a pet grooming section with all the necessities. ShopForPaws.com is inspired to help pets in need. We are committed to donating a portion of every sale to non-profit organizations that help animals in need. I am grateful to have found a business that will allow me to be charitable to our animal community. As an online pet supply shop we are quite unique, as our mission is to provide animals lovers a place to shop for their pet products while also giving back to animals in need. We consider it our responsibility to make a positive impact in the animal community.
Sunday, April 12, 2015
April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month
April is the month for
animal lovers, animal support groups, and non-profit rescues to educate and spread the word about the
importance of protecting animals in need.
For many of us animals are a part of our families and they bring
unconditional love, joy and entertainment. But there are many animals
that experience horrific neglect and abuse at the hands of their owners or
strangers.
Report animal abuse to any
of the following:
Call 911
Call you local HumaneSociety
Contact ASPCA
If you need further
assistance contact PETA at 757-622-7382 , option 2. PETA will give guidance and support, as well
as respond immediately if other officials do not respond to your complaint
quickly.
Does the animal have regular shelter, food and water?
Does the animal seem
aggressive or timid?
Have you witnessed someone
physically harming an animal?
Does the animal have
missing hair or extremely overgrown coat?
Does the animal have
injuries that have not been treated?
Does the animal appear to
be sick and uncared for?
Is the animal’s living
space clear of feces and materials that may bring them harm?
Has a dog been on a chain
with no attention?
Reporting Abuse or Neglect
- Document by using a video camera, photographs or written notes of what you are witnessing. This will help the officer determine abuse, as well as help in prosecuting the abuse.
- If you feel the animal is being neglected or abused but not sure if you are just being overprotective, call the humane society ( or one of the above offices) and let them make that determination. It is better to be safe and sorry, and the officer will then be able to educate the person be reported on the animal’s rights.
- Your name may be brought up if the case goes to court, but it is better to save an animal from an abusive situation than worry about what that abuser thinks of you.
- Get the name of the officer, so that you are able to make any follow up reports and ask questions of the action plan for the animal.
ASPCA’s “Report Animal Cruelty FAQ”. This FAQ gives information on recognizing and
reporting animal cruelty and laws.
There are many happy
endings to animal abuse and neglect situations - because of people that took
action and cared for an animal in need. April
is, of course, only one month out of the year that is dedicated to helping prevent
animal cruelty, but it is an ongoing reality that needs to be addressed daily
until we get animals out of the hands of those that do not care for them.
Cece Garza, Owner
Every time you shop at ShopForPaws.com
you help support animals in need.
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