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How do I report animal cruelty in my area?
If you witness suspected cruelty to animals, call your local animal control agency as soon as possible or dial 9-1-1 if you’re unfamiliar with local organizations. If you make a report of alleged animal cruelty, the responding agency is required to investigate.
What is the punishment for animal cruelty in Tennessee?
A: In Tennessee, abuse or neglect of an animal constitutes “cruelty to animals.” “Cruelty to animals” is a Class A misdemeanor crime, punishable by up to 11 months, 29 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $2,500.
How do I report horse neglect in Tennessee?
If you aren’t sure if what you’ve seen qualifies as abuse or neglect, you can read more here about what the state says by clicking the link below or give us a call at (865) 609-4030.
What is considered animal neglect in Tennessee?
A person commits the offense of cruelty to animals (a Class A misdemeanor) if he or she intentionally or knowingly tortures, maims or grossly overworks an animal; fails unreasonably to provide necessary food, water, care or shelter for an animal in the person’s custody; abandons unreasonably an animal in the person’s …
Can I shoot an animal on my property in Tennessee?
According to a law expert, residents can kill an animal on their property if they or their animals are believed to be in danger.
How do I report animal cruelty in Tennessee?
In Tennessee, the vast majority of farmers and livestock owners consider the welfare of their animals to be a top priority. However, when a citizen believes that livestock is being subjected to cruelty, that citizen can contact local law enforcement or file a complaint with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture through this website.
What to do if you witness animal abuse?
Reporting abuse If you witness suspected cruelty to animals, call your local animal control agency as soon as possible or dial 9-1-1 if you’re unfamiliar with local organizations. If you make a report of alleged animal cruelty, the responding agency is required to investigate.
Why should I report animal abuse?
However, a law is only as good as its enforcement and that’s why animals rely on you to protect them by reporting animal abuse. Most reported animal cruelty comes in the form of neglect, with direct violence occurring less.
What to do if you see an animal being mistreated?
If you see or hear an animal that appears to be abused, mistreated, or neglected, contact your local animal control agency, law enforcement, or the humane society. In Tennessee, humane society agents are allowed to arrest people who’ve violated the state’s animal protection laws and to seize the mistreated animals.