Definitions: According to New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 26
- Animal includes every living creature except a human being
- Cruelty includes every act, omission, or neglect, whereby unjustifiable physical pain, suffering or death is caused or permitted.
Fact: Animal cruelty is a valuable predictor of present and future violent individuals
Fact: Animal cruelty occurs in all social, economic and cultural denominations.
Animal cruelty is a misdemeanor crime in New York State punishable by up to one year in prison or up to a $1,000 fine or both. Animal cruelty includes but is not limited to: Animal abandonment; Failure to provide proper sustenance - meaning food, water, proper shelter as defined by NYS AG/MKTs., grooming and veterinary care. Animal Fighting and Aggravated Animal Cruelty are felony crimes in New York State, punishable by up to 4 years in prison or up to $25,000 fine or both. The Warwick Valley Humane Society is committed to assisting local, county and state law enforcement agencies in the alleviation, investigation and prosecution of suspected animal abuse. Please report any and all suspected animal cruelty in Orange County, New York to our confidential cruelty telephone number (845) 987-7336. |
