12/04/2022
BEWARE - ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!
Today my friend rescued a puppy that had been tortured. The person who did it paid $20 for it. We don't know if the puppy will survive. The police & Animal Control have been notified. Investigation is pending.
There are people in the area looking for cats, dogs & other animals to torture, use as dog fighting bait, feed to reptiles & worse!
Free animals are the most vulnerable, but some of these people will PAY for the animals.
Pets that are allowed outside are also in danger! Please keep your cats & other animals indoors.
These people are on pages like this, on Facebook, Instagram, also Craigslist, Nextdoor, Offer Up, etc. They seem nice, but they are not.
If you must rehome an animal, it is best to ask your vet & contact rescues in your area for help. Google search & contact them thru social media. Send photos of the animal.
If your vet or rescues can't help:
- Have the potential adopter complete an application, including references & vet information. Call the references! You can find sample adoption applications on Adopt-a-Pet & Petfinder.
- Insist on a home check, even if it's virtual. You need to see the space where the animal is going
- Charge at least $50 for the animal, and no same day sales.
- If something doesn't seem right, it probably isn't. Trust your instincts.
If you witness or suspect animal cruelty, contact Animal Control & the police for the city it is in. Get photos or video. The animals have no voice. We have to protect them.
