Awareness
AWARENESS: Reposting from Shan Ty "We as a community need to fight for tougher laws against animal cruelty and abuse. Innocent animals are falling victim to those who are fighting their inner demons, anger management, mental health issues, or whatever the reason is… Studies have shown that “While violence does not solely "start with animals," a significant body of research shows a strong link between cruelty to animals and violence against humans, with animal abuse often serving as an indicator or predictor of domestic violence, child abuse, and other violent behaviors.” Whether you are an animal lover or not, everyone needs to pay attention to animal cruelty and abuse. If you witness or even think animal abuse and cruelty is going on call 911 (HPD) and when an officer arrives insist on filing a report and get a report number. Here are 4 steps you can take.. Remember to take photos, videos, etc., and include your evidence when reporting. To report about animal cruelty and abuse, please report your concern to: 1️⃣ Call 911 and tell them you want to report an animal cruelty/abuse with an HPD Officer. When the officer arrives, insist on filing a report. You should receive a piece of paper with your report number. 2️⃣ File an online report with the Hawaiian Humane Society and include your HPD report number. https://www.hawaiianhumane.org/report-animal-cruelty/ 3️⃣ File an report with Animal Crime Stoppers or contact them at 808-955-8300. http://www.honolulucrimestoppers.org/sitemenu.aspx?ID=606&P=custom You can also report anonymously. Select Crime Stoppers on the first drop down menu. https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=606 4️⃣ Lasty, report your concerns to local animal rescues. They advocate for animals who cannot do so on their own. They are committed to the safety and welfare of innocent animals and need our help to be the ears and eyes in the community. Again, if you withess or just SUSPECT abuse is taking place, immediately call 911 and have the responding office file a report. By reporting, you can help stop animal cruelty and abuse!!! Again, even if you just suspect it is going on, report it!!! If you see or hear something, say something on behalf of these innocent animals!! Mahalo for your kokua. This is why I strongly advocate from allowing your pets to roam freely outside." If you encounter this, contact HPD (Honolulu Police Department) at 911 non-emergency. Find this report and thousands more at searchssh.com Stay safe out there! searchssh.com - reportssh.com - sshintel.com #hawaii #stolenstuffhawaii #animalcruelty #awareness #reporting