Denham Springs Animal Shelter
600 C Bowman -- Denham Springs, LA 70726 -- (225) 664-4472

dsanimalshelter@msn.com

CRUELTY AND NEGLECT COMPLAINTS PAGE

Please report cruelty and neglect.

Cruelty and neglect complaints can be reported anonymously. To report cruelty and/or neglect you will need a description of the animal, a description of the problem and the location of the animal. The owner's name and address are helpful. To report cruelty and neglect call 225-664-4472.

This is what happens to stray and abandoned animals. This puppy can barely walk because his stomach is so swollen from worms and he is completely covered in bleeding sores. These conditions were 100% preventable. He was found on River Rd October 14. This puppy has been adopted.

Charlie was discovered September 2005 on 4 H Club Road with electrical tape wrapped tightly around his muzzle. Charlie has recovered and has been adopted by a wonderful family. If you recognize this dog or have any information that would be helpful to our investigation please contact us at 225-664-4472.

It is against the law to own, possess, keep, or train a dog for purpose of dogfighting

To report cruelty and neglect call 225-664-4472.

Whoever commits the crime of aggravated cruelty to animals shall be fined not less than five thousand dollars nor more than twenty-five thousand dollars or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not less than one year nor more than ten years, or both. The following words, phrases, and terms as used in R. S. 14:102.1 through R.S. 102.4 shall be defined and construed as follows:

(1) "Cruel" means every act or failure to act whereby unjustifiable physical pain or suffering is caused or permitted

(2) "Abandons" means to completely forsake and desert an animal previously under the custody or possession of a person without making reasonable arrangements for its proper care, sustenance, and shelter.

(3) "Proper food" means providing each animal with daily food of sufficient quality and quantity to prevent unnecessary or unjustifiable suffering by the animal.

(4) "Proper water" means providing each animal with daily water of sufficient quality and quantity to prevent unnecessary or unjustifiable suffering by the animal.

(5) "Proper shelter" means providing each animal with adequate shelter from the elements as required to prevent unnecessary or unjustifiable suffering by the animal.

A. No person shall intentionally do any of the following:

(1) For amusement or gain, cause any dog to fight with another dog, or cause any dogs to injure each other.

(2) Permit any act in violation of Paragraph (1) to be done on any premises under his charge or control, or aid or abet any such act.

(3) Promote, stage, advertise, or be employed at a dog fighting exhibition.

(4) Sell a ticket of admission or receive money for the admission of any person to any place used, or about to be used, for any activity described in Paragraph (2).

(5) Own, manage, or operate any facility kept or used for the purpose of dogfighting.

(6) Knowingly attend as a spectator at any organized dogfighting event.

(7)(a) Own, possess, keep, or train a dog for purpose of dogfighting.

(b) The following activities shall be admissible as evidence of a violation of this Paragraph:

(i) Possession of any treadmill wheel, hot walker, cat mill, cat walker, jenni, or other paraphernalia, together with evidence that the paraphernalia is being used or intended for use in the unlawful training of a dog to fight with another dog, along with the possession of any such dog.

(ii) Tying, attaching, or fasting any live animal to a machine or power propelled device, for the purpose of causing the animal to be pursued by a dog, together with the possession of a dog.

Hours of operation are

Monday through Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm

Friday 9:00am-11:00am

Saturdays 10:00am-2:00pm