Animal abuse, or animal cruelty is the crime of inflicting physical pain, suffering or death on an

animal, usually a tame one, beyond necessity for normal discipline. It can include neglect that
is so monstrous (withholding food and water) that the animal has suffered, died or been put in
imminent danger of death.

If you witness animal abuse or neglect, report it to your local animal control, law enforcement,
or humane organization. If these authorities agree that there’s the possibility of neglect or
abuse, they will investigate and decide how to help the animal.

The shocking number of animal cruelty cases reported every day is just the tip of the iceberg—
most cases are never reported. Unlike violent crimes against people, cases of animal abuse are
not compiled by state or federal agencies, making it difficult to calculate just how common they
are. However, we can use the information that is available to try to understand and prevent
cases of abuse.

…:Active voice

…: Pasive voice