National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse

04/08/2021

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTORS:
National Dog Abuse Investigation and Prosecution Assistance

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys is excited to announce its newly founded National Dog Abuse Investigation and Prosecution Assistance Program. In collaboration with the Stanton Foundation, the program’s goal is to provide prosecutors with the resources to ensure that canine cruelty and dogfighting cases are thoroughly investigated and properly adjudicated by addressing some of the financial barriers that exist for law enforcement and prosecutors.

APA is now accepting requests for funding to cover appropriate costs related to dog abuse cases that can include, but are not limited to, (1) costs of care; (2) necropsies and forensic evidence analysis; and (3) expert witness fees.

If you have any questions please contact Nikki Parisi at [email protected]

Learn more at https://www.apainc.org/national-dog-abuse-investigation-and-prosecution-assistance-program/

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PROSECUTORS:
National Dog Abuse Investigation and Prosecution Assistance

The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys is excited to announce its newly founded National Dog Abuse Investigation and Prosecution Assistance Program. In collaboration with the Stanton Foundation, the program’s goal is to provide prosecutors with the resources to ensure that canine cruelty and dogfighting cases are thoroughly investigated and properly adjudicated by addressing some of the financial barriers that exist for law enforcement and prosecutors.

APA is now accepting requests for funding to cover appropriate costs related to dog abuse cases that can include, but are not limited to, (1) costs of care; (2) necropsies and forensic evidence analysis; and (3) expert witness fees.

If you have any questions please contact Nikki Parisi at [email protected]

Learn more at https://www.apainc.org/national-dog-abuse-investigation-and-prosecution-assistance-program/

04/01/2021

Twin Falls Sheriff's Office

Drug Interdiction Donkeys

The Sheriff's Office recently acquired 2 new drug sniffing donkeys.
Help us welcome the newest members of the Twin Falls County Sheriff's Office - Ruby and Havoc!

Ruby and Havoc are certified drug sniffing donkeys assigned to our Patrol Section. Known for their gentle disposition, Sheriff Carter and his wife Deneice are helping them get started with their first tour of duty with this new program.

This week Sheriff Carter will work at selecting the personnel to handle both Ruby and Havoc as they work towards our new donkey drug detection and interdiction program. Donkeys are known for the keen sense of smell, on par with German Shepherds and Blood Hounds, but they can at times also be very stubborn.

Please join us in welcoming these two newest members of the Sheriff's Office!

#drugsniffingdonkey, #druginterdictions, #youvegottobekiddingme, #WhatDayIsIt?

04/01/2021

🤣🤣🤣

Unicorn Seized by BCSO Mounted Patrol

In a daring early morning operation, BCSO’s Organized Crime and Mounted Patrol Units raided a cartel drug lab hidden in the mountains off of Green Mountain Road in Northern Bexar County. In addition to drugs, guns, and cash, investigators rescued a unicorn which appears to have been smuggled into the country illegally by the infamous “Los Alacranes” drug cartel. Sheriff Salazar said the unicorn may be converted to agency use with the BCSO Mounted Patrol. Sheriff Salazar said of the seized animal “We are fortunate to have rescued this unicorn, nicknamed “April”, from these foolish criminals on this 1st day of April.”

04/01/2021

NC sheriff honored for saving birds in ‘cockfighting hub’ of East Coast

Congratulations to Sheriff Mike Roberson of the Chatham County Sheriff's Office-NC!

Sheriff Roberson received a 2020 Humane Law Enforcement Award from the Humane Society of the United States this month for busting a cockfighting operation in New Hill, near southwest Wake County, in February of last year.

“Sheriff Roberson sees that it is a problem, and he chose to do something about it,” a Humane Society official said.

03/22/2021

Campbell Research & Consulting

Are you a first responder to domestic violence? First, THANK YOU for often risking your life to aid victims. Second, be sure to “PAWS” and ask about pets. My new paper is the first to tie pet abuse to an increased risk for responding officers. Free here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666937421000020

03/17/2021

Boulder Police Department

Boulder Police Department

In addition to the sad things some humans do to one another, it also saddens us the things people do to animals.

Thankfully, when we’re able to help those in need—be it two-legged or four—we love to do it.

Take this injured goose for example. Boulder Police Animal Protection officers have been working to capture him after receiving reports of a goose shot by an arrow starting March 5.

Despite his serious injury, the goose has been quite mobile, able to walk, swim and fly, making his rescue extremely difficult. But four officers worked together yesterday afternoon to corral him with food and nets to safely catch him. They then carefully used bolt cutters to remove part of the arrow.

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center , located in Longmont, helped us out by making arrangements for the goose to be transported to Planned Pethood International where he will undergo surgery to have the arrow removed and hopefully return to a normal goosey life.

If anyone has any information about how this goose was injured, they’re asked to please call Dispatch at 303-441-3333.

03/17/2021

Bexar County Sheriff blames Netflix “Tiger King” after third tiger seizure this year

Bexar County Sheriff blames Netflix “Tiger King” after third tiger seizure this year

After seizing bobcat and tiger cub from a Southeast Side home on Tuesday, Sheriff Javier Salazar said the Netflix documentary “Tiger King” may have something to do with the discovery of these wild animals in Bexar County.

03/16/2021

Hamilton County Indiana - Humane Law Enforcement

The Hamilton County Sheriffs Office received a call from Hamilton County Parks and Recreation stating they had a large rodent on the loose in one of their buildings.

Animal Control Deputy Sanford responded immediately and was able to locate and secure the animal without incident.

The squirrel was determined to be indigenous to the area and healthy; so it was trespassed from the building and released back into the wild.

03/13/2021

Arlington Police Department

When our friends at City of Arlington, TX - Animal Services asked if we could help one their adoptable pups who's been in the shelter for some time now, we decided he could use ALL the support we could muster up!! And with that, we give you our BIGGEST #FureverFriday yet!!

This is APD Academy Class 59. In May, these 29 men and women will become your newest Arlington Police officers. And they would REALLY love it if someone could give their new pal Amos, a 6-year-old Terrier / Pit Bull mix, a loving home!!

At first glance, Amos might look a little rough around the edges -- but he's a VERY sweet boy who loves pets, rubs, and giving kisses!! He got along great with all of the recruits!!

If you'd like to give Amos a "furever" home, you can visit him at Arlington Animal Services, which is located at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd. His adoption fees are only $25!!

Be sure to give shelter staff his ID number when you arrive: 46673696

#ArlingtonTX #AmericanDreamCity

03/11/2021

Harford County Sheriff's Office

Meet Bolt! From being tied up to a tree during a hurricane, to becoming a Police K-9, Bolt’s story is remarkable!

In August 2020, with Hurricane Laura bearing down on the coast of Louisiana, someone decided to tie Bolt to a tree, and leave him to survive on his own. A neighbor saw him, saved him, and took him to a shelter. Eventually TRU Rescue, based in Phoenix, Maryland, saved Bolt and brought him to Maryland and into the foster home of Amanda, the daughter of a Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy.

That September, the Sheriff’s Office began searching for a new K-9 for our Crime Suppression Unit. Bolt’s foster mom thought he could make it as a police K-9, and after initial tests, HCSO trainers agreed it may be possible.

By October, the Agency adopted Bolt, and in November he started training with Senior Deputy Andrew Sampson.

Bolt excelled in his training and by February was certified as a Narcotics Detection Dog and hit the streets. Within just two days he had his first successful drug find on a traffic stop!

Bolt is the first dog rescued by the Sheriff’s Office in nearly 30 years! It was a highly unusual set of circumstances that led to Bolt becoming a Police K9, but we sure are glad he is here!

We’re so excited to have Bolt join our team and very grateful to Christine Williams of TRU Rescue and Amanda, Bolt’s foster mom, for making this possible!

03/11/2021

Campbell Research & Consulting

Just released TODAY!

Just released today! My (newest) new publication is The FIRST academic paper in literature to tie #PetAbuse to increased risk for police officers responding to domestic violence. Free access here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666937421000020

02/25/2021

Brevard Sheriff Wayne Ivey Walks Animal Abuse Suspect Into Jail After Starving Two Dogs to Death: BCSO

“If you harm an animal in Brevard County, I’m personally going to walk you in the Brevard County Jail and slam the door in your face,” said Sheriff Wayne Ivey of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office, Florida (Official).

ABOVE VIDEO: Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced on Wednesday that the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has arrested animal abuse suspect 33-year-old David Fritsch in what Sheriff Ivey called “one of the worst cases of animal cruelty in my 40-year career as a cop.”

02/25/2021

Sheriff Javier Salazar was on a mission this morning to save this pup from euthanasia! ❤❤❤

How it started:
How it’s going: Welcome, Sadie!

While we successfully saved her life, I think we will only be caring for Sadie for the next couple of days. She will ultimately be living in Corpus Christi with a retired K9 officer. Happy ending ahead...

02/22/2021

Butler County Sheriff's Office

The Butler County Sheriff's Office Bomb Unit was called to a suspicious package at a Church in New Miami. When Specialist Mike Grimes and Det. Detherage arrived, they didn't hear ticking they heard purring!! There was a momma cat and her 6 one day old babies in a bag. There was a note left stating "Sprinkles" went into labor yesterday 2/17. Momma and babies are warm, cozy and fed at the Animal Friends Shelter!!

02/22/2021

Dog hitches ride with Lee County deputy - ABC7 Southwest Florida

Dog hitches ride with Lee County deputy - ABC7 Southwest Florida

An unofficial K-9 hopped into a Lee County deputy's car for a ride in Lee County's East District.

02/14/2021

Orange County Animal Services

Talk about a surprising find! On the evening of Friday, February 5, our friends at Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida were flagged down and made aware of a litter of pups in a container off International Drive.

OCSO's squad on scene fell in love with the pups and placed adoption applications on them. We're happy to report these little ones are now in safe and loving homes!

02/14/2021

Congratulations to Officer Achuff!!

NACA 2020 - HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER OF THE YEAR - Recipient - Officer Daniel Achuff

This award is given to an individual that has been directly involved in the animal care and control profession for a minimum of five years. Recipients may be nominated for a single outstanding achievement in animal one of the three specific groups, or long-term exceptional performance in the animal care and control field.

Officer Daniel Achuff was able to achieve his childhood dream of working to protect animals in 2015 when he was hired as a Humane Society Police Officer. Officer Achuff is a criminal justice graduate and is a member of the Army National Guard. Officer Achuff holds a 95% prosecution rate in court and has shown incredible passion to the animals in the community he is sworn to protect.

"After adopting my German Shepherd, I ran into Daniel. Not knowing who he was, he ran up to my dog, calling her name and hugging her. Daniel was the officer on duty when my dog had been taken from her abusive owner. Several months later we again saw Daniel. My sweet pup remembered her rescuer and both Daniel and my Shepherd shared a sweet hug. There’s an obvious bond that Daniel has to every pet he rescues. The warmth he displays is natural for him. This isn’t just a job for Daniel but a personal mission to be these animals’ hero. I respect him as an officer and a lovely human being." - excerpt from nomination

02/13/2021

The Dodo

"I don't just see an animal. I see a soul." 💕

Cop rescues chained-up pittie and falls in love 💙

01/21/2021

Older rescue dogs find homes with Anderson County Sheriff’s family and office

Not only did Sheriff Russell Baker of the Anderson County Sheriff's Office TN adopt an older shelter dog, but the ACSO also has a rescue dog on staff!

Anderson County Sheriff's family adopts a rescue dog, and his office already has a working dog that was also a rescue.

01/18/2021

Orange County Sheriff's Office, Florida

THIS little piggy* might have been trying to go to market…..
But deputies saw him in the median of the 429 near New Independence Pkwy. After a foot chase, they were able to safely get this little piggy aaalllll the way home!

(*It’s a boar & was returned to a safe area)

01/09/2021

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! We'd like to say a huge "THANK YOU!" to all the law enforcement officers out there, especially those that go above and beyond for the four-legged members of their communities. #LEAD

01/02/2021

Chisago County Sheriff's Office

Yesterday, our first day shift of 2021, led us to an unruly passenger. Deputies located a possible wounded trumpeter swan that was sitting on the roadway. Deputy Hanson was able to safely capture the creature and transport it to a safe location along the river where it was released into open water. Most of the time when we give rides to a place other than jail it's appreciated. Photo evidence proves that was not the case this time...

12/29/2020

Show Your Soft Side

Show Your Soft Side

Many of you saw our post over the weekend about this story, but may not realize this fire damaged the animal shelter built by one of our very own Softies, Grace Hamlin of the W-Underdogs of Atlanta. This story of heroism has now literally crossed the globe. Here's hoping the international attention will help her rebuild.

12/28/2020

Is Your Dog Really Helping You Make It Through the Pandemic?

63 percent of the respondents claim that their pet is helping to improve their psychological status and to reduce their stress levels overall.

A large-scale survey shows the psychological benefits of pet ownership.

12/23/2020

Police Officer Offers to Cover Adoption Fees for the 3 Dogs Left at Shelter Ahead of Christmas

Colonel Jeffrey S. Katz of the Chesterfield County Police offered to pay the adoption fees of three dogs at Chesterfield County Animal Shelter if they are adopted by Christmas.

Colonel Jeffrey S. Katz offered to pay the adoption fees of three dogs at Chesterfield County Animal Shelter if they are adopted by Christmas

12/16/2020

Florida dog rescued from alligator becomes sheriff’s deputy

Lee County Sheriff's Office has a new deputy dog - welcome to the team, Gunner!

A puppy who was rescued from an alligator’s jaws in a viral video became a deputy dog for a Florida sheriff’s office.

12/09/2020

Man arrested after more than a dozen dogs seized from Westside property

Man arrested after more than a dozen dogs seized from Westside property

Nearly a week after officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and Animal Care and Protective Services pulled more than a dozen dogs from a Westside home, News4Jax learned Tuesday an arrest has been made.

12/07/2020

ASPCApro

Check out this great webinar happening Thursday as ASPCA experts discuss the connection between animal cruelty and domestic violence.

Join ASPCA experts on December 10 at 3PM ET as they discuss the link between animal cruelty and domestic violence. Plus, learn how your organization can better respond to allegations of both domestic violence and animal cruelty.

Can't join live? Register now and get notified when the recording is available.

11/12/2020

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office

Tarrant County Sheriff's Office

Here's something on the lighter side. Enjoy!

Tarrant County deputies never know who they might find hanging around on deep nights. In this short video, Deputy Brogdon came across a young deer that was a little short on it's high jump.

All turned out OK. This young one (the deer, not the deputy) was tired, but not seriously injured.

10/30/2020

Fort Bend County EMS

While operating at a fire scene in unincorporated Fort Bend County, firefighters rescued four puppies and their mother. FBCEMS Medic 611 (McKenzie and Garcia) and Battalion 603 (Lane) along with Pecan Grove FD members and a neighbor who is a Veterinarian were able to revive all five members of the pet family. FBCSO, BC 603 and the Vet are pictured with the pups.

10/20/2020

Do you work in a veterinary practice (in any role)? We’re asking you and your coworkers to take 20 minutes to fill out an ASPCA survey about your practice’s experiences with animal welfare issues. The information you provide will be completely anonymous and will help the animal welfare field provide veterinary practices with the tools they need to support animals in their communities—the ASPCA will share what we learn from the survey with you to help you in your work. As a bonus, anyone completing the survey will be entered into a random drawing to receive one of ten available $100 Amazon Gift Cards. Please complete the survey by November 20, 2020 to qualify. Please forward or share this survey with your colleagues using the hashtag #VetSurvey2020.

Any questions? Email [email protected].

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