April named Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month

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By Goldie Harwell
Special to the Pittsburg Gazette
 
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States with a membership of + 1.2 million. It was organized in 1866. 
April is the ASPCA Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month. 
Check out our list of signs that may alert someone of an animal needing help.
 
Physical Signs
 
*Collar so tight that is has caused a neck wound or has become embedded in the pets neck
*Open wounds, signs of multiple healed wounds or an ongoing injury or illness that isn’t being treated
*Untreated skin conditions that have caused loss of hair, scaly skin, bumps or rashes
*Extreme thinness or emaciation- bones may be visible
*Fur infested with fleas, ticks or other parasites
*Patches of bumpy, scaly skin rashes
*Signs of inadequate grooming, such as extreme matting of fur, overgrown nails and dirty coat
*Weakness, limping or the inability to stand or walk normally
*Heavy discharge from eyes or nose
*An owner striking or otherwise physically abusing an animal
*Visible signs of confusion or extreme drowsiness
 
Environmental Signs
 
*Pets are tied up alone outside for long periods of time without adequate food or water, or with food or water that is unsanitary
*Pets are kept outside in inclement weather without access to adequate shelter
*Pets are kept in an area littered with feces, garbage, broken glass or other objects that could harm them
*Animals are housed in kennels or cages (very often crowded in with other animals) that are too small to allow them to stand, turn around and make normal movements possibly with too many other animals
“If you see signs of animal abuse, don’t keep it to yourself.  Call 903 856-3330.  The Pittsburg Police Department aggressively investigates reported cases of animal cruelty.  Officers routinely receive training related to animal welfare,” said Chief of Police Richard Penn. “We also work closely with the Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter and are proud of that relationship which has benefited animals impounded.”  
 
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