The use of physical force sufficient to cause injury to an animal constitutes abuse. Abuse and neglect to animals constitutes cruelty, which is against the law in most states. You only have to suspect an animal is being neglected or mistreated in order to report it to the humane society. You may contact your local humane society officer by looking up their phone number in the local phone book. Too large or too small is not appropriate for proper care.
Hair missing, dull eyes and listlessness can be signs that one or more problems exist.
Remember not to alter the conditions the animal is living in before calling the humane society. If you feed or water the animal for example, it will be difficult to determine neglect of the animal when the officer arrives. When assessing the animal's condition, be sure not to put yourself at risk. We encourage you to contact the humane society instead of attempting to remove the animal yourself. We can assure the law is followed properly in this instance.