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Are Breed-Specific Laws Effective?

How best to deal with dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs can be a confusing and touchy issue.

Animal Cruelty Research

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

Differentiating Between Spontaneous and Organized Dogfighting Injuries

Learn the difference between injuries sustained from organized dogfighting and those sustained in spontaneous fights among pets.

8 Tips for Reporting Animal Cruelty

Check out our 8 tips for reporting animal cruelty and share them with concerned community members.

Top 10 Tips for Effective Animal Shelter Employee Recognition & Appreciation

Learn how to integrate staff recognition into your operations to show appreciation for your staff’s commitment and improve engagement and retention.

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.

Resources for Cruelty Investigations

When investigation into cruelty cases is needed, our tools can help you identify needs, accurately record information and move to a successful prosecution.

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.

ASPCA Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team

The ASPCA works with both the victims of animal cruelty cases and the animal perpetrators of serious attacks against people.

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.

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