In 2024, New York reported a significant rise in animal cruelty complaints, with 453 cases—up 10% from 2023, marking the highest figures since 2019. Arrests for animal abuse also increased, with 158 individuals apprehended last year. Notable cases included a man accused of beating a dog with a leash and another who tossed a pit bull from a 14th-floor balcony. Experts attribute the surge in complaints to heightened public awareness, particularly due to social media, as well as insufficient legal repercussions for abusers, as highlighted by local lawmakers.
People are getting fed up, and they're putting [the abuse] more on social media. Social media coverage of the twisted cruelty is driving more complaints to cops.
People are getting fed up, and they're putting [the abuse] more on social media. Social media coverage of the twisted cruelty is driving more complaints to cops.
The rise in animal cruelty cases is no surprise, given the lack of serious consequences for abusers, said Democratic City Councilman Robert Holden.
The rise in animal cruelty cases is no surprise, given the lack of serious consequences for abusers, said Democratic City Councilman Robert Holden.
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