Why You Must Report Animal Abuse

Animal abuse is common in the US. All of us who know right from wrong know that it is wrong to abuse an animal. It is almost as wrong to allow this to happen unreported.

There are reasons to report animal abuse many are not aware of that they should be. The following contains important information that could save lives, human as well as animal.

The link between animal abuse and human abuse has become ever apparent. So much so, that the FBI now uses reports of animal abuse to help analyze the threat potential of suspected and known violent offenders. According to the FBI, 80% of violent offenders had previous incidents of animal abuse. Studies have also shown the link between animal abuse and child abuse. One study revealed that in 88% of 57 New Jersey families being treated for child abuse, animals in the home had been abused. The abuse was sometimes done by the same family member who abused the family. In some cases it was for the same reason the person abused the family. In other cases the animal abuse was done to intimidate or punish the abused family members. Sadly, some of the animal abuse was done by the child who was abused, as a way to act out their anger and hurt.

Still not convinced that it is absolutely neccesary to report animal abuse? Then read the following.....

Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy, Carrol Edward Cole, Son of Sam, Albert De Salvo "Boston Strangler", "Happy Face Killer" and Arthur Gary Bishop all had histories of animal abuse.

In an 18 month period there were 7 school shootings, here in the US. Most relating in the deaths of classmates. In all 7 of these shootings it was learned that the perpetraters had previously abused, tortured and killed animals.