ABOUT THE
ACT WEBSITE:
This website is designed to assist law enforcement, criminal justice and animal protection professionals in the identification and successful prosecution of crimes against animals. It also contains information which may be valuable to the public in helping to prevent animal cruelty and other forms of violence. If you need additional information, you are always welcome to contact our webmaster or our officers listed below.
Thank you for visiting!
OUR MISSION:
To increase awareness of animal cruelty laws in southern Arizona.
To enhance and coordinate enforcement of animal cruelty laws.
To educate law enforcement, animal care professionals and other interested agencies in aspects of animal cruelty and the relationship of animal cruelty to other forms
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ACT OFFICERS
FOR 2009:
Mike Duffey,
Co-Chair
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(520) 881-7420
FAX: (520) 881-7400
Kathleen Nunez,
Co-Chair
United States Federal Probation Office
405 W. Congress,
Suite 2400
Tucson, Arizona 85701
(520) 205-4454
Marsh Myers,
Public Information Officer
Humane Society of
Southern Arizona
3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(520) 881-7401
FAX: (520) 881-7400
Pat Hubbard,
Financial Officer
Humane Society of
Southern Arizona
3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(520) 321-3704,
Ext. 138
FAX: (520) 325-7190
Jenison Silva,
Administrative Officer
Humane Society of
Southern Arizona
3450 N. Kelvin Blvd.
Tucson, Arizona 85716
(520) 881-7404
FAX: (520) 881-7400
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 Held every Spring since 2005, this year’s ACTion for Animals campaign is designed to raise badly needed funds to provide for a variety of animal cruelty prevention efforts, including public awareness campaigns, educational programs for children, training for law enforcement personnel and the coordination of medical services for animals rescued from abusive situations. This year an anonymous donor has offered to match every dollar raised by the campaign up to $50,000. Donations are being accepted by the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) and will be shared with the Animal Cruelty Taskforce.
HOW TO DONATE:
BY PHONE: (520) 321-3704, Ext. 174 or 120, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
BY MAIL: Mail your donation check to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, Attention: Action for Animals, 3450 N. Kelvin Boulevard, Tucson, Arizona 85716. Be sure to make the check payable to “HSSA” but write “Action for Animals” in the memo area. Click here to download a donation form you can print at home!
 ON THE INTERNET: Visit the HSSA website at www.hssaz.org or the KOLD News 13 website at www.kold.com and use the secure payment features to donate online. You can use Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
IN PERSON: Donors can drop off
heir financial contribution at the Humane Society of Southern Arizona, 3450 N. Kelvin Boulevard, Tucson. The society is located just north of Fort Lowell Road between Country Club and Dodge. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and Sundays from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Closed on major holidays.
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JOIN THE ANIMAL CRUELTY TASKFORCE AND DINE OUT TO HELP ANIMALS!
To help ACT meet is match toward the $50,000 for Action for Animals, we will be holding benefit nights each month through November. By dining out at these establishments, the business will donate a percentage back to our Cruelty Prevention Fund, which also help ACT with all its work including the production of education literature, training, our website, videos, public classes, etc., etc.
The second event is at Sweet Tomatoes on Thursday, July 16, 2009, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Use the attached flyer when you purchase a meal and a beverage and Sweet Tomatoes will donate 15% of sales generated to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona's Action for Animals campaign, in cooperation with ACT. Download the flyer for locations and details. You must print this flyer out and present it to the cashier for a donation to be made to HSSA. Please make copies and distribute them through your organization or among friends and help us get the word out!
We hope you will dine out for the animals! |
 ACT WORKS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, STRENGTHEN ENFORCEMENT ON CURBSIDE ANIMAL SALES
The Animal Cruelty Taskforce, acting on recent changes in Arizona State law, is beginning a communitywide public education and enforcement effort to halt the sale of animals on the side of streets, in medians, public parks, parking lots and other prohibited areas. Although this behavior may seem harmless to many, law enforcement, animal control and humane organizations regularly receive complaints concerning issues dealing with misrepresentation or outright fraud on the part of the sellers, or express concern over the safety and health of the animals in question.
For more information, visit our ROADSIDE ANIMAL SALES page or LAWS page. |
 HELP SAVE ANIMALS LIKE "CHANCE" BY DONATING TODAY!
At approximately 6:30 a.m. on Friday, May 22nd, the back of a Dodge pick-up truck was filled with luggage and an ice chest. Also in the open bed of the pick-up, was Champ, a one year-old pit bull mix, his collar attached to a long tether, securing him the truck.
The driver made a turn near Alvernon and Ajo Way, and Champ fell out of the bed, still attached to the truck by the tether. The driver was unaware that she was dragging him nearly two blocks before his collar broke loose. Champ’s bloody and battered body finally rolled to a stop, lifeless on the side of the road.
Champ was brought to The Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s clinic at 7:00 a.m. He was bleeding profusely and in immense pain, but managed to wag his tail as he welcomed the help of HSSA staff members.
It has been a slow road to recovery for this Champ who was moments away from losing his life. He has since undergone many other surgeries to remove road debris from his skin and body. While he continues to improve, the circumstances of Champ’s injuries are under investigation by the Pima County Sheriffs Department.
Please help Champ and other injured, homeless or unwanted animals like him by donating to the Humane Society of Southern Arizona. Your donation will save lives today! |
PET OWNERS BEWARE OF OUR SUMMER HEAT!
As our temperatures soar into the triple digits, pet owners need to take extra precautions to help their family companion stay cool. Balancing summer recreation with heat safety is serious business for dogs. Appropriate care during the hot summer months includes: grooming, sun protection, and precautions to prevent heat stroke. For more information, visit our SUMMER SAFETY page. |
 HOW DO I REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY?
When you witness an act of animal cruelty, go to the nearest phone and call 911. It is important to report the crime quickly and from the area where the crime occurred. Because different organizations respond to animal cruelty cases, you may be asked to make a couple of different calls. When making your call, it is helpful to know who, what, where, why, when and how. Under most circumstances, 911 will require you to leave your contact information. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact 88-CRIME or the Animal Cruelty Taskforce's Public Reporting Line. Learn more about how to effectively report a suspected crime against an animal by visiting our REPORTING page. |
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