CRUELTY TO HOMELESS CATS IS ILLEGAL/up to $5,000 Reward

AHS & Silent Witness Help Abused Cats

Cats that are victims of abuse by humans will now get help in the form of a phone call. The Arizona Humane Society has teamed up with Silent Witness so those humans who witness a case of abuse against a feline can report it.

Humans with information regarding another human mistreating or abusing a cat can call 480-WITNESS. If the information also leads to the arrest and conviction of the person, the AHS & Silent Witness will pay up to a $5,000 reward to the individual that reported incident. PROTECT FERAL CATS, TOO Penalties: Persons violating Arizona Revised Statute 13-2910, Cruelty to animals, by harming feral cats are guilty of a Class 6 Felony or a Class 1 Misdemeanor. Penalties include: Felony Misdemeanor Probation: Up to 3 years Up to 3 years Fines: Up to $150,000 Up to $2,500 Imprisonment: One Year* Up to six months * First Offense REPOACENF ORCEMENT Call: The Arizona Animal Welfare League Investigation Unit at 602-433-2000 The Sheriff’s Pet Posse at 602-876-1681, Arizona Humane Society at 602-997-7586, your city or local Police Department, or Silent Witness at 480-948-6377.

** In Maricopa County it is not against the law to feed free- roaming cats **

(For information on how you can help feed free roaming cats in your neighborhood, contact TheFoundationForHomeslessCats.org).