Reporting acts of cruelty and neglect upon animals The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the Animal Welfare League (AWL) and the NSW Police Force are committed to ensuring animal welfare standards are protected and that all allegations of cruelty and neglect are thoroughly and professionally investigated. Officers with all three organisations have the authority to prosecute offences under the Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act 1979 (POCTA) and have operational understandings and protocols in place between them. The decision whether to report to the NSW Police Force, the RSPCA or the AWL lies with the individual. Police will take all complaints made to them seriously and will attend and assess a situation once it has been reported to them. They may also seek the assistance of the RSPCA when instituting proceedings particularly for any veterinary care needed.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 07:29:55 +0000
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