Newton: I’m stepping in as spokescat today for an important message. Did you know that April is ASPCA’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month?
We are lucky cats who live in a safe home where no one can mistreat us, but many animals aren’t so fortunate. We know that abuse sadly happens in our community. Yours, too. If you see animal abuse or neglect, be sure to report it to the authorities so that it isn’t allowed to continue. Law enforcement doesn’t know the animals in your neighborhood like you do, so they won’t notice if one of them is showing signs of something being wrong.
Remember that abuse isn’t just someone kicking a puppy. Animals who are neglected and not given medical care when they are obviously injured or suffering from illness are at risk, too. As we move away from the cold weather days, don’t forget that winter isn’t the only time that the weather can be dangerous for animals left tied up without shelter, food, or water are still at risk. And of course, dogs or cats left locked in closed up cars are at risk from the heat, even on days when the temperature outside isn’t summery hot yet.
Know who to contact. Your local law enforcement is a good place to start, but in some communities, you might need to contact animal control for assistance. You are the voice for the animals who can’t dial a phone themselves to ask for help, and it’s up to all of us to help animals who are suffering neglect or abuse to get help.
Of course, we always support helping your local shelter or animal rescue. That is where many abused animals ultimately end up, and your helping out with a shelter or rescue can make a difference for an animal who was previously abused and is starting over again.
Newton you are one handsome spokesperson too.
Several many dogs and cats were taken from a home here in our county.
It broke mom’s heart to see how they had been living. Recently there was an update on them they were all nursed back to health and are up for adoption.
Hugs madi your bfff
In the UK we have the RSPCA which we presume is the same as your ASPCA. The RSPCA rescued 100 cats from one house here and Hannah and Lucy were two of them. The cats before were either farm kittens or rescued ones by the Cat Protection League. Mum sponsors a cage at the CPL each month and they email her pictures of who has used “her” cage.
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
Newton, you are one handsome spokes cat! What an important message… I can’t understand how people can be so cruel…
There are lots of people that abuse their animals in one way or the other. Educating people is the best way to cut down on abuse. For instance, spay and neuter you pets. It borders on abuse for a kitten of six months to have kittens. Anyway, great post and we should all try to stop abuse.
Every month should be Prevention of Animal Cruelty month, but it’s good that there’s one that focuses on it. Thanks for sharing this important information, Newton.
Newton, you are one good looking spokescat.
Great message Newton! Spay N’ Neuter the Abuser!
Hear hear Newton!! Good PSA!! We are the voice for those who are less fortunate.
dood…grate post ….♥
Thanks for the reminder, Newton.
Newton, good job spreading the word, dood. Important message for sure!
Thank you for the info. This is a very important post. We will look out for animal cruelty.
Newton you are a great spokescat and you did a great job with the message! Happy Mancat Monday!
Marty and Mom
Wonderful advice and shared. Cats can’t pick up the phone or email but we can and must.
Newton, your post made Mommy cry…almost all of us are rescues or abandoned strays. It’s true, peeps are unkind to animals in so many ways…
Our country is sorely lacking behind when it comes to this. Reporting to the authorities means getting that animal confiscated (if they even turn up), and placed in a pound under horrendous conditions. The local SPCA has no bite, so to speak. It’s a sad state of affairs. Calling the authorities only mean more suffering for the poor animal.