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Legal Information

Here are the policies and guidelines from the ASPCA legal department.

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.

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Anti-Cruelty Group Forensic Services

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

8 Tips for Reporting Animal Cruelty

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

Animal Cruelty Investigations

The National Field Response team responds to cruelty cases or natural disasters coast to coast, providing aid help immediately where needed.

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Cruelty & Disasters

From cruelty investigation and prosecution to disaster response training to emergency sheltering and evacuation plans, this section is filled with resources.

ASPCA Commits $45M to Help Animal Cruelty Victims and Low-Income Pet Owners

A $45M ASPCA initiative addresses some complex needs of animal cruelty victims and improves access to vital veterinary care for low-income owners.

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.

Dog Saved from Hoarding Case Goes Home for the Holidays

Read about a happy ending for Harley, a dog seized in a 2019 hoarding case, thanks to a doting foster parent.