Sterling Silver Farm Equine Rescue
CALL US AT: (352) 625-1946
Who do I call to report a case of suspected abuse /
neglect.
In the State of Florida you would report suspected cases of abuse
or neglect to your local animal control organization or humane
society.
In other States the procedure may be the same or you may have to
contact a local law enforcement agency such as the police or sheriff.
What information does a humane investigator/animal control officer
need in order to investigate equine neglect/abuse/cruelty?
1. The exact address or a very good description of where the
equine can be located now or if necessary the officer may need you
to meet him/her and show the way.
2. What you precieve the problem to be - how long it has been
going on etc.
3. What you personally witnessed or the name of the person who
told you and their telephone number if possible or how they can
locate the person who has witnessed the neglect/abuse/cruelty.
4. A good description of the equine in question: it's size, breed,
color, markings etc.
5. While it may not be necessary, the investigator may need your
name, address, and telephone number if:
§ A warrant will be needed to enter a barn in order to view the
equine.
§ The investigator needs to contact you for more information -
better directions or to request that you monitor the situation in the
future.
For Equine cruelty investigations to be effective and hopefully
remedy the situation, your help and cooperation is imperative.
HUMANE SOCIETY
CRUELTY AGENT
867-0544
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