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 PETS FOR HEALTH, INC.
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Scott, LA  70583
 
www.petsforhealth.org
 
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IMPORTANT NEWS FOR 2015

 Louisiana Animal Advocate Kids get their very own Animal Advocate Newsletter - courtesy of PEP!  Find out more on the link.  Instilling compassionate thinking and beliefs for life!  

RS 9:2263 - CHAPTER 1-C. TRUST FOR THE CARE AND BENEFIT OF AN ANIMAL

JUNIOR PEP! SQUAD NEWSLETTER

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR 2014
 
App helps dog and cat owners provide emergency care until veterinary assistance is available.
The 99 cent Pet First Aid App gives iPhone and Android Smartphone users instant access to expert information.  Click the link for more information and downloading.
 

Pet First Aid App

American Humane Association's link to report INTERNET ANIMAL ABUSE

CLICK HERE FOR THE LOST PET MOBILE APP BY THE ASPCA!

In Defense of Animals HELPLINE for Animal Rescuers' Burnout

      Activists in need can reach the helpline at 1 (800) 705-0425 or helpline@idausa.org.

IMPORTANT NEWS FOR 2013

SEE SOMETHING SEND SOMETHING

One additional way to report animal cruelty or abuse is to use an app referred to as My Mobile Witness. This is part of Homeland Security's See Something Send Something program that allows witnesses to send photos or videos of criminal activity instantly to law enforcement agencies within the state. Download the app from this link.
http://www.mymobilewitness.com/consumer-services.php
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HSUS ANIMAL FIGHTING TIP LINE - #877-TIP-HSUS/#877-847-4787

HSUS PUPPY MILL TIP LINE - #1-877-MILL-TIP/#877-645-5847

GOVERNMENT LINKS

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Find your State and U.S. Rep and Senator

Senator District Maps

Contact Your State Representative

Contact your State Senator

Search For a House/Senate Bill

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Louisiana (State/Parish) Quickfacts

Louisiana Animal Welfare Commission (LAWC)

Guidelines for LA Public Shelters by the LAWC

Louisiana Dept of Wildlife & Fisheries

Nuisance Wildlife

             Other Important Links

Animal Friendly License Plates

Pet Overpopulation Advisory Council

              List of Wildlife Rehabilitators

Louisiana Wildlife Rehabilitators Association / 24-Hour Wildlife Hotline - #888/308-3922

The Wildlife Hospital of Louisiana, Baton Rouge

Heckhaven Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Lake Charles

Wings of Hope, Livingston

           Other Rehabbers

List of Additional Rehabilitators

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Animal Health and Food Safety- Livestock Brand Commission

Livestock Brand Commission personnel investigate all agricultural crime in Louisiana including livestock thefts (cattle, equine, hogs, emus, ostriches, turtles, sheep, and exotics), farm machinery and equipment; maintain brand records, publishes a book of brands every 5 years; and compiles livestock statistical information by procedures approved by the United States Department of Agriculture. All enforcement personnel are commissioned by Louisiana State Police and have full police powers in the performance of their duties.

To report possible crimes
CRIMESTOPPERS HOTLINE
1-800-558-9741.


ANIMAL WELFARE LINKS

Reporting Internet Animal Abuse

Louisiana State Bar Association Animal Law Section

Animal Law Attorney Referral in United States: For Louisiana Animal Law Attorneys, see link above

Louisiana Animal Control Association (LACA)

Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART)

Louisiana Animal Shelters and Rescues

Guide to Vet Tech Schools

Pets with Disabilities

Parasite-Prevalence Maps

Stop Bear Bile Farming

Bear Protection Act of 2008

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Animal Guide to Adoption

ANIMAL CRUELTY and

RELATED LAWS        

R.S. 14:102 Animal Cruelty Laws

RS 14:102.1 Definitions; cruelty to animals

RS 14:102.2 Seizure and disposition of animals cruelly treated

RS 14:102.3 Search warrant; animal cruelty offenses

RS 14:102.4 Confined animals; necessary food and water

RS 14:102.5 Dogfighting; training and possession of dogs for fighting

RS 14:102.6 Seizure and destruction or disposition of dogs and equipment used in dogfighting

RS 14:102.7 Search warrant for dogfighting offenses

RS 14:102.8 Injuring or killing of a police animal

RS 14:102.9 Interference with animal research; research laboratory or farm See also R.S. 14:228 below

RS 14:102.10 Bear wrestling; penalty

RS 14:102.12 Definitions

RS 14:102.13 Hearing to determine if dog is dangerous or vicious

RS 14:102.14 Unlawful ownership of dangerous dog

RS 14:102.15 Unlawful ownership of a vicious dog

RS 14:102.16 Seizure and destruction or disposition of dangerous or vicious dogs

RS 14:102.17 Registration of dangerous dogs; fees

RS 14:102.18 Seizure and disposition of dogs which cause death or inflict bodily injury

RS 14:102.19 Hog and canine fighting prohibited; penalties.

RS 14:102.20 Sport killing of zoo or circus animals prohibited

RS 14:102.22 Harboring or concealing an animal which has bitten or inflicted serious bodily injury on a human

RS 14:102.23 Cockfighting

RS 14:102.24 Participation in cockfighting

RS 56:6 (30)&(31) CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES: Importation and private possession of big exotic cats, snakes and nonhuman primates


ANIMAL CRUELTY AND RELATED LAWS (cont’d)

RS 14:102.26 Unlawful restraint of a dog; definitions; penalties

R.S. 14:102.27 to create the crime of unlawful sale of a live dog or cat at certain locations

R.S. 14:67.1 Theft of Livestock

R.S. 14:90.6 Gambling or wagering at cockfights

RS 14:91.14 Unlawful distribution of material harmful to minors through the Internet

R.S. 14:107.1 Ritualistic Acts

R.S. 14:107.4 Unlawful posting of criminal activity for notoriety and publicity

R.S.14:134 - Official Misconduct and Corrupt Practices by public officers or employees

RS 14:228 Interference with animal research facilities or animal management facilities

RS 14:228.1 Unauthorized release of certain animals, birds, or aquatic species

RS 14:403.6: Reporting of neglect or abuse of animals

R.S. 15:436.2: Photographs of animals cruelly treated; affidavit of condition; notice to defendant

R.S. 3:2131 Cremation or burial of animal carcasses

RS 3:2361-2365: CHAPTER 17-PART I covers CRUELTY TO ANIMALS / In General / Penalty for Illegal Sale / Sale of Dyed Chicks, Etc., Requirements for Maintenance, Penalties / LA Animal Welfare Commission / LA Pet Registry

RS 3:2391-2393: PART II covers CORPORATIONS FOR PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS / Agents as Special Police Officers, Compensation, Aid from Regular Police Force / Municipalities to Provide Punishment for Cruelty to Animals / Corporation to Receive One-Half of Fines

RS 3:2431-2440: PART III covers CARE OF SUFFERING ANIMALS / Humane Society may arrange for care of Animals / Arrangement with Stable for Care of Animal / Employment of Veterinarian / Stable to Register Animal Cared For / Determination Whether Animal May Leave Stable / Sale of Animial on Owner's Failure to Pay for Treatment / Liability of Society to Stable or Veterinarian, Privilege Upon Animals / Opportunity to Owner to Treat Animal if Proper Treatment is Given / Court Review of Humane Society's Treatment of Animal, Damages Limited to Costs / Resisting Officers, Penalty

RS 3:2451-2454: PART IV covers LOUISIANA ABANDONED ANIMALS ACT / Abandoned Animals / Notice Requirements, Freedom from Liability / Sale or Disposal of Animal / Disposition of Sale Proceeds

RS 3:2461-2465: PART V covers MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ANIMAL SHELTERS / Authority of Parish Governing Authorities to Adopt Part / Definitions / General Shelter Standards / Shelter Construction / Operating Procedures-Gas Chamber Ban-Intracardiac Injection

RS 3:2471-2476: PART VI covers PET OVERPOPULATION CONTROL / Definitions / Sterilization Required / Adoption Standards / Confirmation of Sterilization / Exceptions / Fees

RS: 3:2501-Part VII covers Animal Control Agency Officers

RS 3:2531-2535: CHAPTER 18-PART I covers Municipal Regulation of Livestock Running at Large

RS 3:2571-2575: PART II covers Livestock on Levees

RS 3:2651-2691: PART III covers Dogs Harassing or Injuring Livestock

RS 3:2731: PART IV covers Dogs Regulation by Local Authorities

RS 3:2771-2778: PART V covers Dog License Tax / Dog, Cat and Kennel License Fee and Certificate; Records / Dogs as Personal Property / Parish to Provide Animal Facilities / Use of Dogs for Hunting / Time for paying Dog License Tax / Penalty for Violating this Part or Disturbing Dog's collar or License Tax Tag / Municipal and Parish Governing Authorities

RS 3:2801-2896 PART VI covers Stock at Large on Public Highways

RS 3:3001-3014 PART VII covers Local Regulation of Livestock on Public Highways

RS 3:3021 PART VIII covers Regulations in Urban Areas

RS 4:249 Dog racing prohibited

RS 29:726(E)(20)(a) Evacuation of Service Animals and Household Pets

R.S. 33:1236: Powers of Parish Governing Authorities

R.S. 33:1236 is supported by Attorney General Opinion 95-3 dated March 3, 1995, as requested by Laura Lanza as Director of Calcasieu Parish Animal Control

RS 37:1511-1534 - CHAPTER 18 - Veterinarians

RS 37:1541-1549 - CHAPTER 18-A - Veterinary Technicians

RS 37:1551-1558 - CHAPTER 18-B - Certified Euthanasia Technicians

RS 40:1269.1-4 RABIES CONTROL

RS 46:1951-1959 - RIGHTS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

RS 46:2135 - Temporary Restraining Order Includes Pets

RS 47:463.60 Animal Friendly License Plates/Pet Overpopulation Fund

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