~ Albert Einstein
Report Animal Abuse on
the Internet
The Internet has opened up the world to people on
a small screen right in their own homes. There seems to be no
end to the information that can be found on the "Super Highway".
For many this is a wonderful source of knowledge. For some it
is a tool used for acts of kindness. For others it is an outlet
for cruel entertainment. You can take action against sites depicting
abuse of animals.
Here's How!
Connect to American Humane to find out what you can do.
Report Irresponsible Ownership
of Vicious Dogs!
The Tragic Killing of REMAX & Kazam
in Pope County
Helena/West Helena Dog
Pound
Trooper
In Memory of Trooper who endured an unknown number
of days locked away in the pound with untreated injuries which
caused unbearable pain.
Trooper could not be saved.
Arkansas Law
5-62-101. Cruelty to animals.
(a) A person commits the offense of cruelty to animals if, except
as authorized by law, he or she knowingly:
(1) Abandons any animal;
(2) Subjects any animal to cruel mistreatment;
(3) Subjects any animal in his or her custody to cruel neglect;
or
(4) Kills or injures any animal belonging to another without
legal privilege or consent of the owner.
(b) Cruelty to animals is a Class A misdemeanor.
(c)
(1) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the
court may order any person found guilty of cruelty to animals
to receive a psychiatric or psychological evaluation, and if
determined appropriate, psychiatric or psychological counseling
or treatment.
(2) The cost of any evaluation, counseling, or treatment may
be ordered paid by the defendant up to the jurisdictional limit
of the court.
(d) If a person pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found
guilty of cruelty to animals, the court may assign custody of
the abused animal to a society which is incorporated for the prevention
of cruelty to animals.
5-62-111. Prevention of cruelty.
(a) Any officer, agent, or member of a society which is incorporated
for the prevention of cruelty to animals may lawfully interfere
to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon any animal
in his or her presence.
(b) Any person who interferes with or obstructs any officer,
agent, or member of a society which is incorporated for the prevention
of cruelty to animals in the discharge of his or her duty is guilty
of a misdemeanor.
P.O. Box 2091
1058 SFC 200
Forrest City, AR 72336
