What happens to animals confiscated in a cruelty case?
They will be transported to the local animal shelter. In some cases, owners relinquish custody of animals and the animals can then be made available for adoption. Some may be euthanized if they are in very bad condition or very unsocialized. Most animal shelters try very hard to give victims of cruelty and neglect the second chance they deserve. In some cases, animals will be held as evidence until a trial takes place. You never know…. One local humane society has investigated complaints about overcrowding and filth in a restaurant’s fish tank. In the same jurisdiction, a complaint about live chickens being slaughtered on site resulted in the shutdown of an illegal meat market/slaughterhouse. Even if you think no one will take action, try! A life is depending on it! Other Resources: Dogs Deserve Better www.dogsdeservebetter.com No more chains! Humane Society of the United States www.hsus.org People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals www.peta.org by Liz Marsden Elizabeth Marsden is a
