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Veterinary Forensic Sciences at the ASPCA

The ASPCA Veterinary Forensic Services team supports both animal cruelty victims and animals involved in serious attacks on people. Additionally, the ASPCA provides training opportunities for veterinarians interested in animal forensics.

Veterinary Resources for Recognizing and Reporting Animal Cruelty and Neglect

Veterinary professionals can use these downloads to learn more about detecting and reporting animal cruelty and neglect in their practice.

Veterinary Forensics Expertise Builds Stronger Cruelty Cases

The ASPCA is well-known for assisting law enforcement with suspected cases of animal abuse, bringing animals to safety, and ensuring they find loving homes. But that’s only part of the work.

Factors Affecting Reporting and Recognizing Animal Cruelty by US Veterinary Professionals

ASPCA research suggests providing veterinary professionals with training on recognizing animal abuse and providing workplace policies on responding to suspected cruelty increases the likelihood they will notify authorities.

Sample Documents for Cruelty Cases

These documents can help you collect and document the evidence in an animal cruelty case that will be needed for a successful prosecution.

Animal Cruelty Research

Learn about the ASPCA’s groundbreaking research on dogfighting, animal cruelty, and animal neglect.

Emergency Preparedness Guide for Pet Owners

This emergency pet preparedness guide helps to ensure pets are well cared for even during a crisis. Share it with your community now!

Anti-Cruelty Group Forensic Services

Veterinarians, animal behaviorists, legal experts, and others who specialize in helping animals involved in serious crimes.

3 Tips for Setting Up a Temporary Shelter

In the event of a disaster or large-scale seizure in your community, follow these three tips from the ASPCA’s Field Investigations and Response Team (FIR).

Dog & Cat Safety Tip Sheets in Case of Disaster

You can help adopters, veterinary clients and the community keep pets safe in case disaster strikes by handing out these one-page cat and dog safety sheets.