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Tips for Reporting Animal Cruelty

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

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.

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.

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.

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Animal welfare professionals can reach us at these links

Animal Fighting

The ASPCA offers training to animal control officers and veterinarians on how to identify signs of animal cruelty and what to do during crime scene investigations.

Animal Cruelty Research

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

ASPCA Research Index

Scan a complete list of all ASPCA research currently published on ASPCApro covering veterinary, cruelty, behavior, sheltering topics, and more.

2026 ASPCA Research Grants

ASPCA research grants develop cutting-edge knowledge in animal welfare. Learn more about this year's opportunities.

New York State Companion Animal Care Standards Act Training

Introduce organizations to a training course in ASPCA Learn that relates to the New York State Companion Animal Care Standards Act.