Animal Cruelty

This poor little puppy was set on fire by an evil person just so they could watch him suffer. Thankfully the puppy was found and received treatment for his burns and is doing well.
Meet Rosie a 3 year old poodle that was seized in July 2009 Malvern, Arkansas along with 33 other dogs charges were filed and case is pending trial. Note Rosie's deformed legs in top right photo. Read more about Rosie at

http://malteserescue.homestead.com/Rosie.html


Anyone able to observe animals and spot animals in distress can be helpful in the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty cases. We need your help since Hot Spring County covers a very large geographic area. There are a limited number of Hot Spring Co. deputies and now, humane officers charged with enforcing animal cruelty laws. Citizens who can observe and report abuse or neglect are vital to helping mistreated animals in Hot Spring County.

Studies by the Humane Society of The United States have shown there is a direct correlation between abuse of animals and the potential for future violence against people. It is too common -- serial killers began by torturing and killing animals. You should always report children who abuse animals since intervention may save them from being more violent in the future. Abuse of animals within the home is often tied to domestic violence. Sadly, abusers who hurt family will frequently hurt animals in the home as a threat or warning to the other members of the household and in the state of Arkansas animal cruelty, abuse and neglect is a felony. In addition, children who commit animal abuse may have been abused by an adult.

If you see an animal that you suspect is being abused or neglected you can call Stop Animal Cruelty's hotline and report it 501-276-7570 you will remain anonymous.






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