Introduction

Chapter 1. Be Prepared Ahead of Time

Chapter 2. Receiving an Animal Cruelty Complaint

Chapter 3. Investigating an Animal Cruelty Complaint

Chapter 4. Common Complaints

• Neglected Pets
• Neglected Large Animals
• Animal in Hot Car
• Physical Abuse
• Abandoned Animals

Chapter 5. Special Cases

• Animal Hoarder
• Dog Fighting
• Cock Fighting
• Animal Crimes Related to Satanic and other Cults
• Irresponsible Breeders/Puppy Mills
• Pet Store Complaints

Chapter 6. Animal Care Standards for Some Common Animals

Chapter 7. Various NYS Laws Dealing With Animals: New York State Laws Reference

• New York State Agriculture & Markets Law
  • Article 7: Licensing, Identification, and Control of Dogs
  • Article 25-B: Abandoned Animals
  • Article 26: Animals (Cruelty to Animals)
  • Article 26-A: Care of Animals by Pet Dealer

• Environmental Conservation Law
  • Article 11 Title 1: Fish and Wildlife
  • Article 11 Title 11: Fish and Wildlife – Trapping
  • New York Code of Rules and Regulations, Chapter III Air Resources Part 211 General Prohibitions

• General Business Law
  • Article 35-D: Sale of Dogs and Cats

• New York State Penal Law
  • Article 130: Sex Offenses
  • Article 180: Bribery Not Involving Public Servants and Related Offenses
  • Article 195: Official Misconduct and Obstruction of Public Servants Generally

• Vehicle and Traffic Law
  • Article 22 – Accidents
  • Article 26 – Right of Way

• Regulations Relating to Movement and Transfer of Horses and Other Equidae
  • Article 5 Section 95C Examination of Horses for Equine Infectious Anemia
  • Article 26 Section 359A Transportation of Horses

• USDA Law and Animal Cruelty

Appendix I: Selected Case Law – Related to Animals

Appendix II: Animal Shelters & Humane Agencies in New York State

Appendix III: Resource Agencies

Appendix IV: Forms & Supplies List

Appendix V: Fact Sheets & Handouts

Appendix VI: Articles