If you see an animal being actively abused (beaten, locked in a hot car, etc) CALL THE POLICE!

If you are seeing ongoing neglect which is not immediately dangerous, do the following:

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Resolve to do something

• Make it your problem

• Don’t get angry, get information

 

Reach out

• Talk to the owners

• Build trust so you can inquire about the animal(s) in question

• It might not be active neglect

  • The owner might just not be aware of the neglect or may be ignorant on how to care for animals

 

Know when NOT to help

• Do not put yourself in danger

• Keep your friends/family informed and/or have someone come with you

• Do not handle sick or aggressive animals

• Do not become an enabler for the owner

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Work with authorities to help

• Be persistent

• Give them a lot of information & proof (if possible)

• Report other illegal activity happening on the property (when applies)

• If the police aren’t helping, work with Humane Societies & Rescues

  • NOTE: we do NOT have any legal authority to remove neglected animals from their owners without them being surrendered to us.

 

If all else fails, get the media on it

• Talk to your local news

• Post about it on Social Media websites

• Get the community involved

• State only FACTS so that you don’t get accused of libel/slander​

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Lastly, know the law

• Check out the links below for Wisconsin’s Animal Welfare Laws