2. ASPCA- We Are Their Voice - MB Nichols Company

3. ASPCA Animal Abuse is unfortunately more common than most people believe. It’s not hard to care about a friend who loves you unconditionally, & yet, many animals suffer at the very hands of the ones they love.

4. Sometimes abuse is neglect…

5. …Other times it’s cruelty

6. At all times… In the State of California: Animal cruelty is a criminal offense, punishable from a six month term in jail up to a one year term, in state prison. Financial penalties include fines from $1,000 up to $20,000 dollars. IT’S WRONG!

8. 18%(337) involved cats.

10. “You will not find accurate statistics on cruelty to animals.” “You might find hints and stories of abuse, but you will never really know how many animals suffer at the hands of man.” Read more: http://socyberty.com/activism/there-are-no-accurate-animal-cruelty-statistics/#ixzz16vmQu2G1

11. “We will never know just how many animals are abused, or by whom.” “To get the numbers of abused animals is impossible.” “It is better to focus on why abuse happens, and how we can prevent it.” Read more: http://socyberty.com/activism/there-are-no-accurate-animal-cruelty-statistics/#ixzz16vzwNvUR

12. YOU CAN HELP Donate your… Time, Talent or Treasure.

14. HOW TO SAVE A LIFE Contribute money or time to your local animal shelter or ASPCA. (800) 628-0028 Adopt a pet, make a loyal friend, save a life. (951) 696-2428 Vaccinate, spay and neuter your pets. (951) 698-1173

15. Works Cited www.aspca.com http://www.animalfriendsofthevalleys.com/ www.google.com/images www.Socyberty.com Nelson, B (2010). There Are No Accurate Animal Cruelty Statistics. Socyberty.com. Electronically obtained 12-1-2010. http://arcticboy.arcticboy.com/view.php?q=Pitbull%20Abuse%20Pictures&url=http://fortheloveofthedogblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dallas_pitbull_burned-242x300.jpg song : The Fray – How To Save a Life