2. “The teaching of
reverence for life
makes no distinction
between higher and
lower, more precious
and less precious
lives.”
Albert Schweitzer (1965)
Schweitzer, Albert. The Teaching of Reverence for Life: Henry Holt & Company, Inc. 1965. Print.
3. Thesis Statement
Domestic animals in the state of Pennsylvania are
protected not only by strict animal abuse laws, but also
by animal shelters and activist groups which make it
their job to care for animals who have been abused by
feeding, nurturing, providing medical care, and
finding new homes for them.
4. Animal Abuse:
The crime of inflicting physical, mental, and emotional pain or
death on an animal beyond normal discipline. It can include
neglect to an extent as to where the animal has suffered, died, or
been put in imminent danger of death.
Hill, Kathleen T., and Gerald N. Hill. "Cruelty to Animals ." The free dictionary. Farlex Inc. Web. 2005.<http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Animal+abuse >.
5. Why does it occur?
"American Chronicle." American Chronicle. Ingrid Newkirk, n.d. Web. 6 Sept. 2007. <http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986>.
6. Why does it occur?
Accidental
"American Chronicle." American Chronicle. Ingrid Newkirk, n.d. Web. 6 Sept. 2007. <http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986>.
7. Why does it occur?
Accidental
Purposely
"American Chronicle." American Chronicle. Ingrid Newkirk, n.d. Web. 6 Sept. 2007. <http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986>.
8. Why does it occur?
Accidental
Purposely
Power
"American Chronicle." American Chronicle. Ingrid Newkirk, n.d. Web. 6 Sept. 2007. <http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986>.
9. Accidental Abuse
Improper care
Too many pets!
"American Chronicle." American Chronicle. Ingrid Newkirk, n.d. Web. 6 Sept. 2007. <http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986>.
10. Purposely
People will take their
anger out on innocent
animals.
"American Chronicle." American Chronicle. Ingrid Newkirk, n.d. Web. 6 Sept. 2007. <http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986>.
11. To feel Powerful
Animals cannot do
anything about it
Easy to get away with
"American Chronicle." American Chronicle. Ingrid Newkirk, n.d. Web. 6 Sept. 2007. <http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986>.
14. Equipping yourself to help:
Personal Relevance
Know the risk factors and signs of animal abuse
15. Equipping yourself to help:
Personal Relevance
Know the risk factors and signs of animal abuse
Know how to effectively document suspect cases
16. Equipping yourself to help:
Personal Relevance
Know the risk factors and signs of animal abuse
Know how to effectively document suspect cases
Find out the laws in your state or community
17. Equipping yourself to help:
Personal Relevance
Know the risk factors and signs of animal abuse
Know how to effectively document suspect cases
Find out the laws in your state or community
Punishment of offenders
18. Equipping yourself to help:
Personal Relevance
Know the risk factors and signs of animal abuse
Know how to effectively document suspect cases
Find out the laws in your state or community
Punishment of offenders
Their stories
19. Equipping yourself to help:
Personal Relevance
Know the risk factors and signs of animal abuse
Know how to effectively document suspect cases
Find out the laws in your state or community
Punishment of offenders
Their stories
Where can you bring an abused or abandoned animals?
20. Equipping yourself to help:
Personal Relevance
Know the risk factors and signs of animal abuse
Know how to effectively document suspect cases
Find out the laws in your state or community
Punishment of offenders
Their stories
Where can you bring an abused or abandoned animals?
Application Video
34. Proper Documentation
Newkirk, Ingrid E. "What to do if you see animal abuse." Peta. Web.2010. <http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com/whtodoifyous.html>
35. Proper Documentation
Know agency held
responsible
Newkirk, Ingrid E. "What to do if you see animal abuse." Peta. Web.2010. <http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com/whtodoifyous.html>
36. Proper Documentation
Know agency held
responsible
Contact the proper
authorities
Newkirk, Ingrid E. "What to do if you see animal abuse." Peta. Web.2010. <http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com/whtodoifyous.html>
37. Proper Documentation
Know agency held
responsible
Contact the proper
authorities
Prepare a short written
statement
Newkirk, Ingrid E. "What to do if you see animal abuse." Peta. Web.2010. <http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com/whtodoifyous.html>
38. Proper Documentation
Know agency held
responsible
Contact the proper
authorities
Prepare a short written
statement
Maintain dated records
Newkirk, Ingrid E. "What to do if you see animal abuse." Peta. Web.2010. <http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com/whtodoifyous.html>
39. What are Animal Laws in PA?
It is unlawful:
"Pennsylvania Animal Laws." Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web.2009. <http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
40. What are Animal Laws in PA?
It is unlawful:
Rabies vaccination
"Pennsylvania Animal Laws." Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web.2009. <http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
41. What are Animal Laws in PA?
It is unlawful:
Rabies vaccination
Control your dog
"Pennsylvania Animal Laws." Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web.2009. <http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
42. What are Animal Laws in PA?
It is unlawful:
Rabies vaccination
Control your dog
Abuse
"Pennsylvania Animal Laws." Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web.2009. <http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
43. What are Animal Laws in PA?
It is unlawful:
Rabies vaccination
Control your dog
Abuse
Poisonous materials
"Pennsylvania Animal Laws." Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web.2009. <http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
44. What are Animal Laws in PA?
It is unlawful:
Rabies vaccination
Control your dog
Abuse
Poisonous materials
Abandonment
"Pennsylvania Animal Laws." Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web.2009. <http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
45. What are Animal Laws in PA?
It is unlawful:
Rabies vaccination
Control your dog
Abuse
Poisonous materials
Abandonment
Kennel procedures
"Pennsylvania Animal Laws." Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web.2009. <http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
46. Punishments of Offenders
"animal cruelty laws by state." Stray Pet Advocacy. 2003. Web.2010. <http://www.straypetadvocacy.org/html/cruelty_laws.html>.
47. Punishments of Offenders
Counseling
"animal cruelty laws by state." Stray Pet Advocacy. 2003. Web.2010. <http://www.straypetadvocacy.org/html/cruelty_laws.html>.
48. Punishments of Offenders
Counseling
Fines
"animal cruelty laws by state." Stray Pet Advocacy. 2003. Web.2010. <http://www.straypetadvocacy.org/html/cruelty_laws.html>.
49. Punishments of Offenders
Counseling
Fines
Imprisonment
"animal cruelty laws by state." Stray Pet Advocacy. 2003. Web.2010. <http://www.straypetadvocacy.org/html/cruelty_laws.html>.
50. Some Interesting Numbers
A study found that 48% of convicted rapists and 30% of
convicted child molesters admitted to acts of animal cruelty
in their childhood or adolescence.
60% of pet owning families that had experienced child abuse
had also abused pets of their own.
"Sexual offenders' perceptions of their early interpersonal relationships." B Net. CBS Interactive Inc. 2010. <http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m2372/is_2_39/ai_91475116/>.
Ascione, Frank R, and Phil Arkow. Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse. Purdue University Press, April 1, 1999. Print.
51. Animal Type All cases of Cruelty
Cat 70%
Dog 30%
Animal Animal
Gender All Cases Cruelty Neglect
Fighting Hoarding
Males: 75% 92% 93% 54% 34%
Females: 25% 8% 7% 46% 66%
54. River:
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=6987647
"6 ABC." Dog rescued from Schuylkill. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Aug. 2009. <http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=6987647>.
55. Irish:
http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=7357451
"6ABC." Man saves abused puppies. Web. 30 Mar. 2010. <http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=7357451>.
56. Sticky:
Mucha, Peter. "ʻStickyʼ the duct-taped cat is with her new family. Philly.com. Web. 30 Sept. 2009. <http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/62867702.html>.
59. Montgomery County SPCA
Non-profit organization
Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, &
Guinea Pigs
Adoptions, Surrendering,
and Euthanizing
(610) 825-0111
Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web. 5 Apr. 2010. <http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
60. Francisvale
Dogs and Cats
Medical treatment
Spaying/Neutering
Educating the community
Pet cemetery
Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals. Web. 5 Apr. 2010. <http://francisvalehome.org/index.php/contact-us/>.
61. Kitty Cottage
Non-profit
Cats/kittens only
Adoption applications are required
Kitty Cottage Inc.Web. 5 Apr. 2010. <http://www.kittycottage.org/index.html.>
67. Works Cited
“6ABC." Man saves abused puppies. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Mar. 2010. <http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/
story?section=news/local&id=7357451>.
"American Chronicle." American Chronicle. Ingrid Newkirk, n.d. Web. 6 Sept.
2007. <http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/view/36986>.
"animal cruelty laws by state." Stray Pet Advocacy. N.p., 2003. Web. 3 Mar. 2010.
<http://www.straypetadvocacy.org/html/cruelty_laws.html>.
Ascione, Frank R, and Phil Arkow. Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse. N.p.: Purdue
University Press, April 1, 1999. Print.
"Dog Fighting ." The Human Society of the United States. N.p., 1 Jan. 2010. Web. 3 Mar. 2010.
<http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/dogfighting/>.
Francisvale Home for Smaller Animals. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Apr. 2010. <http://francisvalehome.org/
index.php/contact-us/>.
Hill, Kathleen T., and Gerald N. Hill. "Cruelty to Animals ." The free dictionary. Farlex Inc., n.d.
Web. 1 Jan. 2005. <http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Animal+abuse >.
Kitty Cottage Inc. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 Apr. 2010. <http://www.kittycottage.org/index.html>.
Montgomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. Web. 5 Apr. 2010.
<http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
Mucha, Peter. "‘Sticky’ the duct-taped cat is with her new family." Philly.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 30
Sept. 2009. <http://www.philly.com/philly/news/breaking/62867702.html>.
"Neglect." Def. 1. The American Heritage College Dictionary. Third ed. New York: Houghton Mifflin
Company, 1993. Print.
Newkirk, Ingrid E. "What to do if you see animal abuse." Peta.Web. 3 Mar. 2010.
<http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com/whtodoifyous.html>.
"Pennsylvania Animal Laws." Montogomery County SPCA of Pennsylvania. N.p., n.d. Web. 1 Jan. 2009.
<http://www.montgomerycountyspca.org/>.
Schweitzer, Albert. The Teaching of Reverence for Life. N.p.: Henry Holt & Company, Inc. , 1965.
Print.
Scott, Katherine. "Dog rescued from Schuylkill." Action News 6ABC. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Aug. 2009.
<http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/local&id=6987647>.
"Sexual offenders' perceptions of their early interpersonal relationships: an attachment
perspective." B Net. CBS Interactive Inc., n.d. Web. 3 Mar. 2010. <http://findarticles.com/p/
articles/mi_m2372/is_2_39/ai_91475116/>.
"6 ABC." Dog rescued from Schuylkill. N.p., n.d. Web. 31 Aug. 2009. <http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/
story?section=news/local&id=6987647>.
"Top 10 Ways to Prevent Animal Cruelty." ASPCA. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 Apr. 2010.
<http://www.aspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/top-10-ways-to-prevent-animal.html>.
68. “Helping abused or neglected animals can
be difficult and heart-wrenching, but they
are depending on you to take action.”
-Ingrid E. Newkirk
Newkirk, Ingrid E. "What to do if you see animal abuse." Peta.Web.2010. <http://www.dirtcheapbuilder.com/whtodoifyous.html>
71. In Conclusion...
Turn in any type of animal abuse that you witness right when
you see it
Before buying a new pet check out the local shelters first
72. In Conclusion...
Turn in any type of animal abuse that you witness right when
you see it
Before buying a new pet check out the local shelters first
Make sure that you understand the expenses and time it takes
to raise an animal
73. In Conclusion...
Turn in any type of animal abuse that you witness right when
you see it
Before buying a new pet check out the local shelters first
Make sure that you understand the expenses and time it takes
to raise an animal
Never take your anger out on an animal
74. In Conclusion...
Turn in any type of animal abuse that you witness right when
you see it
Before buying a new pet check out the local shelters first
Make sure that you understand the expenses and time it takes
to raise an animal
Never take your anger out on an animal
Most importantly- LOVE YOUR PET!
Editor's Notes
if we respect life, we respect life regardless of where the animal is on the hierarchy of life. what makes one animals life more important than another? Doesn't every animal have emotions and feel pain? in addition all animals only have one life and once it is taken away it is gone forever.
physical: hitting, kicking the animal
mental: locking them in a basement, or locking them up in general
emotional: neglect if you don&#x2019;t even acknowledge your pet that can be just as painful to them.&#x2018;
improper care can include everything down to just over feeding them and not keeping them at a healthy weight.
having to many pets can cause you to forget about one or again make it impossible to properly care for all of them equally.
people will take their anger out on animals rather then take it out on the person or situation they are mad at
people abuse animals rather because animals cannot speak up and humans can
they think its much easier to get away with abusing an animal then abusing a person
I adopted Madison from the Montgomery County SPCA, when I had brought her home she was very tiny usually after the adoption is completed you&#x2019;re not able to bring your new pet home until after a week when they spay or neuter your animal for a small fee of 50$. In my situation I had to bring Madison home and bring her back in 3 weeks because of how small she was.
Sophie was so sick that when i brought her home i could not leave her side, i was told that she was going to die. Being diagnosed with feline pneumonia, she was very dehydrated and always had her mouth open to breath, i must have taken her to the vet over 5 times in 2 weeks, and each time they simply told me i just had to ride it out and hope for the best.
to pay little or no attention to, this dog has clearly been neglected, his ribs are beginning to show and the basic environment is not suitable for him to be living in.
keeping higher than usual numbers of animals as pets without having the ability to properly house or care for them.
&#x201C;you can see how they all lead into each other&#x201D; neglect...
an illegal practice in which two dogs, usually of a Pit Bull breed, are put into an enclosed area for the purpose of attacking and quite frequently, killing each other.
&#x201C;Have any of you actually witnessed a dog fight?&#x201D;
when an owner of a pet fails to provide their animal with the proper medical needs such as shots, or neutering/spaying their animal if they have no intentions of breeding them.
Great agitation and anxiety caused by the expectation or the realization of danger
(1.) Find out which agency is responsible for investigating and enforcing anti-cruelty laws in your state, county, or town.
(2.) If an animal is in a life-threatening situation, call authorities immediately.
(3.) Prepare a short written statement detailing the key points of what you observed. Give dates, approximate times, and locations.
(4.) Always keep a dated record of everyone you've contacted, along with the content and outcome of your discussions.
(1.) Find out which agency is responsible for investigating and enforcing anti-cruelty laws in your state, county, or town.
(2.) If an animal is in a life-threatening situation, call authorities immediately.
(3.) Prepare a short written statement detailing the key points of what you observed. Give dates, approximate times, and locations.
(4.) Always keep a dated record of everyone you've contacted, along with the content and outcome of your discussions.
(1.) Find out which agency is responsible for investigating and enforcing anti-cruelty laws in your state, county, or town.
(2.) If an animal is in a life-threatening situation, call authorities immediately.
(3.) Prepare a short written statement detailing the key points of what you observed. Give dates, approximate times, and locations.
(4.) Always keep a dated record of everyone you've contacted, along with the content and outcome of your discussions.
(1.) Find out which agency is responsible for investigating and enforcing anti-cruelty laws in your state, county, or town.
(2.) If an animal is in a life-threatening situation, call authorities immediately.
(3.) Prepare a short written statement detailing the key points of what you observed. Give dates, approximate times, and locations.
(4.) Always keep a dated record of everyone you've contacted, along with the content and outcome of your discussions.
1. To own a dog three (3) months of age or older without a current vaccination against rabies administered by a licensed veterinarian.
2. To allow your dog to run at large. All dogs must be under control. Owners are responsible for all damages caused by their dog(s).
3. To mistreat or abuse any animal. Report violations to your local humane organization or police.
4. To place any poison or harmful substance in any place (grass), on your own property or elsewhere, where it may be easily found and eaten by dogs.
5. To abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. Fines for abandonment range from $300 to $1,000 plus court costs.
6. To barter, trade, sell or transfer any dog under seven weeks old.
7. To operate a kennel that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year without a current kennel license.
1. To own a dog three (3) months of age or older without a current vaccination against rabies administered by a licensed veterinarian.
2. To allow your dog to run at large. All dogs must be under control. Owners are responsible for all damages caused by their dog(s).
3. To mistreat or abuse any animal. Report violations to your local humane organization or police.
4. To place any poison or harmful substance in any place (grass), on your own property or elsewhere, where it may be easily found and eaten by dogs.
5. To abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. Fines for abandonment range from $300 to $1,000 plus court costs.
6. To barter, trade, sell or transfer any dog under seven weeks old.
7. To operate a kennel that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year without a current kennel license.
1. To own a dog three (3) months of age or older without a current vaccination against rabies administered by a licensed veterinarian.
2. To allow your dog to run at large. All dogs must be under control. Owners are responsible for all damages caused by their dog(s).
3. To mistreat or abuse any animal. Report violations to your local humane organization or police.
4. To place any poison or harmful substance in any place (grass), on your own property or elsewhere, where it may be easily found and eaten by dogs.
5. To abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. Fines for abandonment range from $300 to $1,000 plus court costs.
6. To barter, trade, sell or transfer any dog under seven weeks old.
7. To operate a kennel that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year without a current kennel license.
1. To own a dog three (3) months of age or older without a current vaccination against rabies administered by a licensed veterinarian.
2. To allow your dog to run at large. All dogs must be under control. Owners are responsible for all damages caused by their dog(s).
3. To mistreat or abuse any animal. Report violations to your local humane organization or police.
4. To place any poison or harmful substance in any place (grass), on your own property or elsewhere, where it may be easily found and eaten by dogs.
5. To abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. Fines for abandonment range from $300 to $1,000 plus court costs.
6. To barter, trade, sell or transfer any dog under seven weeks old.
7. To operate a kennel that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year without a current kennel license.
1. To own a dog three (3) months of age or older without a current vaccination against rabies administered by a licensed veterinarian.
2. To allow your dog to run at large. All dogs must be under control. Owners are responsible for all damages caused by their dog(s).
3. To mistreat or abuse any animal. Report violations to your local humane organization or police.
4. To place any poison or harmful substance in any place (grass), on your own property or elsewhere, where it may be easily found and eaten by dogs.
5. To abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. Fines for abandonment range from $300 to $1,000 plus court costs.
6. To barter, trade, sell or transfer any dog under seven weeks old.
7. To operate a kennel that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year without a current kennel license.
1. To own a dog three (3) months of age or older without a current vaccination against rabies administered by a licensed veterinarian.
2. To allow your dog to run at large. All dogs must be under control. Owners are responsible for all damages caused by their dog(s).
3. To mistreat or abuse any animal. Report violations to your local humane organization or police.
4. To place any poison or harmful substance in any place (grass), on your own property or elsewhere, where it may be easily found and eaten by dogs.
5. To abandon or attempt to abandon any dog. Fines for abandonment range from $300 to $1,000 plus court costs.
6. To barter, trade, sell or transfer any dog under seven weeks old.
7. To operate a kennel that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year without a current kennel license.
Counseling is recommended for individuals who have committed any type of animal abuse.
Fines up to $1000
Imprisonment up to 2 years
Counseling is recommended for individuals who have committed any type of animal abuse.
Fines up to $1000
Imprisonment up to 2 years
Counseling is recommended for individuals who have committed any type of animal abuse.
Fines up to $1000
Imprisonment up to 2 years
This past September Sticky the cat became a media sensation after being found body-wrapped in duct tape in the North Philadelphia area, officers gave opportunities for the owners to come forth and take ownership but no one followed through. More then 100 adoption request came in and she now has a new loving family.
- The montgomery county spca only takes donations, this includes money, food and blankets.
- They specialize in cats and dogs but they will except rabbits and guinea pigs
- They allow you to adopt, will take an unwanted pet, and also but an animal to rest if necessary.
- If you see an animal being abused or mistreated, call the Montgomery County S.P.C.A. they will investigate.
-each animal that comes to the shelter receives any medical treatment necessary
-schools come to visit where the shelter staff educates students of the benefits of adopting an animal in need.
-manage and operate their own pet cemetery
- they only except donations
- at the kitty cottage they only specialize in taking in and allowing open adoptions to cats.
- they are very strict when it comes to the adoption process, they really want to make sure that you will be a good owner for this animal
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