Kelly's Animal Abandonment Prevention Team

It's against the law in every U.S. state to treat animals cruelly. State laws usually prohibit several different kinds of mistreatment, from torturing or maiming an animal to not providing proper food and shelter. Traditionally, these statutes were fairly general, and the penalties amounted to little more than a slap on the wrist. But in response to repeated news stories about abused dogs—and the accompanying public outcry—lawmakers have been stiffening the penalties and targeting more specific behaviors. For instance, several states now include detailed requirements when dogs are confined or left tethered outside, and serious or repeated abuse often leads to felony charges. Some states have separate laws that apply only to dogs (or dogs and cats). Also, many cities and counties have local ordinances that are stricter than state laws.

Although animal cruelty laws vary considerably from state to state, these statutes typically outlaw the most recognized forms of abuse—torture or mutilation—as well as neglect and abandonment. Our Team fight for helpless animals we nurture them to help and hope to find a loving family happy home