Manual - Pennsylvania Farm Bureau

Animal Care
Coordinator
Manual
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Notes
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Table of
Contents
I. Animal Care Coordinator Program
II. Humane Society Police Officers
III. Legal Issues
IV. Communication Tips
V. Other Resources
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Animal Care Coordinator
Program (ACC)
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Introduction
Market Yourself
Sample Letter
How It Works
Be Prepared
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Introduction
PFB’s ACC Program:
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Builds relationships with the public
Minimizes inaccurate assessments of animal cruelty complaints through close working relationships between farmer
volunteers and Humane Society Police Officers (HSPOs)
Improves farmer’s perceptions of, and relations with, HSPOs
Why is it needed?
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Consumers believe that some on-farm practices are unacceptable
Public concern for the proper care and treatment of animals is rising
Lack of understanding and appreciation for agricultural practices
Purpose
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Avoid conflicts between the farmer and HSPO
Solve unwarranted cruelty prosecutions in the quickest
and most economical way.
Trends
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Increasing legislation restricting animal agriculture
Animal activist groups working against production agriculture
Rise in myths and perceived realities about production
agriculture
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Market Yourself
Now that you’ve been appointed as an Animal Care
Coordinator, it’s time for you to start building a relationship
with your county Humane Society Police Officers. Since
your goal is to encourage the HSPO’s to contact you when
there is an agriculturally-related situation, you need to let
them know who you are and what your role is within the
program.
On the enclosed CD, there is a sample letter which you
should personalize and send to your county HSPOs. If
you do not have a computer, there is a copy of the letter
on the next page which you can alter to suit your needs.
When you send your letter, also include copies of the
informational brochure (with your contact information
written in the reserved space on the last page). A listing of
Humane Societies and instructions on finding registered
HSPOs is located in the this guide.
After sending the letter, you should call or visit your
local Humane Society Police Officer. Consider inviting
them to County Farm Bureau events and meetings. This
will help to create a stronger relationship upon which you
can create a solid program.
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Sample Letter
(DATE)
Dear (INSERT NAME OF HSPO):
Greetings! My name is (YOUR NAME). I am the Animal
Care Coordinator for (COUNTY) County.
As you may know, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau created the
Animal Care Coordinator Program to provide a connection
between the agriculture community and Humane Society
Police Officers. By creating closer working relationships, we
can help prevent unnecessary animal cruelty citations and
actually improve compliance in problem situations.
As an Animal Care Coordinator, I am available as a general
resource for you. I’m more than happy to answer
questions/confirm normal agricultural practices and help
you build relationships within the agricultural industry.
Please see the enclosed brochure for information on the
program.
I can be reached at (PHONE NUMBER) and (EMAIL). I look
forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
(YOUR NAME)
Animal Care Coordinator
(YOUR COUNTY)
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How the Program Works
Step 1:
Humane Society Police Officer receives a complaint and contacts the
county Animal Care Coordinator.
Step 2:
The Animal Care Coordinator visits the farm, speaks with the farmer and
evaluates the situation. If needed, the Animal Care Coordinator offers
suggestions to the farmer to help resolve the situation.
Step 3:
The ACC reports back to the HSPO after the farm visit. The ACC
may also offer suggestions on next steps.
Step 4:
Additional visits may be made by the ACC, however, these are typically
kept to a minimum.
Step 5:
Once you have completed the Animal Care casework,
please email Kristina Watson at [email protected] (and copy
your ROD) and provide an update on the situation. If you do
not have email, please call Kristina at 717-731-3585.
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Be Prepared
Make sure you consider your strategy prior to arriving on the
farm. Since you’ve already spoken with the HSPO, you should
have a general idea about what you might encounter on the
farm. Don’t forget to consider some of the following:
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How might the possible citation affect the farmer’s
practices?
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How will you deal with the farmer if he gets angry? Or
what if the farmer is extremely depressed because he can
no longer take care of his animals?
Remember:
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A farmer has the right to refuse your offer of assistance.
Be gracious and respect the farmer’s wishes.
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You are not alone in dealing with this situation. Don’t
hesitate to consult with experts, like veterinarians and
nutritionists or even other farmers when you need help.
 Keep a list of key local experts (and their contact
information) in your ACC packet, so you can
readily access the information and share it with
the farmer or HSPO.
 Farm Bureau staff can also provide information
when needed.
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Humane Society
Police Officers
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General Information
Minimum Training Requirements
Registry
Advisory Board
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General Information
Job Description:
Interpret animal cruelty laws and enforce prosecution
when individuals are not in compliance with those laws.
HSPO’s are required to receive 60 hours of training
(see next page).
For more information:
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Training information by the Federated Humane
Societies of PA: www.humaneinpa.org
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Humane Society shelter listing:
www.agriculture.state.pa.us/agriculture/lib/
agriculture/doglawfiles/shelter_listing.pdf
(see Resources)
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Minimum Training Requirements
The program for the training of Humane Society Police Officers
must include, a minimum of 60 hours of instruction.
Curriculum: The program for the training of Humane Society
Police Officers provides instruction as follows:
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At least 36 hours of instruction on:
 PA Cruelty to Animal Law
 PA Rules of Criminal Procedure
 Care and treatment of animals
 Proper execution of search warrants
 Proper search and seizure practices
 Any other areas relating to law enforcement duties
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At least 24 hours of instruction on:
 Animal husbandry practices constituting normal
agricultural operation
 Practices accepted in the agricultural industry in the
raising, keeping and production of agricultural animals
 Characteristics of agricultural animals likely evidencing
care that is in violation of the cruelty to animal laws
 Proper care and handling of agricultural animals
pursuant to enforcement of the cruelty to animals laws
 Treatments administered and research conducted
during the normal scope of veterinarian practices
Final examination: The training program requires that
individuals, as a prerequisite to successful completion
of the program, to take and pass a final examination
that sufficiently measures knowledge and
understanding of the instructional material.
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Registry
The Department of Agriculture is required to publish a
online statewide registry of Humane Society Police
Officers. To find the registry, visit
www.agriculture.state.pa.us, click on “e-services” on
the left-hand menu bar, and finally clicking on
“Humane Society Police Officer Registry.”
The registry must contain the below information, and be
updated within ten days of receiving information for an officer:
 The name of each individual appointed as a humane society
police officer.
 The name and address of the society or association for
which each individual is appointed as a humane society
police officer.
 The counties in which the individual has been appointed as
a humane society police officer and dates of appointment.
 The counties in which the individual has had an appointment
revoked, suspended, limited or restricted, the action taken
by the court and dates of action.
 The dates of successful completion of training and
continuing education.
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Advisory Board
The Secretary of Agriculture is charged with appointing a
Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board in an
advisory capacity (they are able to make nonbinding
recommendations) regarding the issues discussed here.
The board consists of the following:
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The secretary or his designee, who shall act as a
chairman
A representative of a society or association for the
prevention of cruelty to animals
A humane society police officer
A representative of a statewide veterinary medical
association
A representative of a farm organization
A district attorney or his designee
A representative of the police
A district justice
A court of common pleas judge or his designee
A clerk of courts
A representative of the Pennsylvania Game
Commission
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Legal Issues
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Do’s and Don’ts
Cruelty to Animal Laws
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Legal Do’s and Don’ts
Do:
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Make suggestions and recommendations on
how to fix the perceived problems
Work with the farmer to find solutions to current
undesirable practices
Offer guidance and information on common on-farm
practices concerning animal care
Don’t:
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Make accusations against the farmer.
Offer your own interpretations of the law
Remember:
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Farmers are not required to work with an ACC to help resolve
a problem.
Prosecution may still occur if the farm
violates state laws.
ACCs may be compelled by a court to testify
regarding any statements made, information provided or
conditions observed.
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Pennsylvania Cruelty
to Animals Law
18 Pa.C.S. § 5511
§ 5511. Cruelty to animals.
(a) Killing, maiming or poisoning domestic animals or zoo animals, etc.-(1) A person commits a misdemeanor of the second degree if he willfully and maliciously:
(i) Kills, maims or disfigures any domestic animal of another person or any domestic fowl of
another person.
(ii) Administers poison to or exposes any poisonous substance with the intent to administer such
poison to any domestic animal of another person or domestic fowl of another person.
(iii) Harasses, annoys, injures, attempts to injure, molests or interferes with a dog guide for an
individual who is blind, a hearing dog for an individual who is deaf or audibly impaired or a service dog for
an individual who is physically limited.
Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this paragraph shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than
$500.
(2) A person commits a felony of the third degree if he willfully and maliciously:
(i) Kills, maims or disfigures any zoo animal in captivity.
(ii) Administers poison to or exposes any poisonous substance with the intent to administer such
poison to any zoo animal in captivity.
(2.1) (i) A person commits a misdemeanor of the first degree if he willfully and maliciously:
(A) Kills, maims, mutilates, tortures or disfigures any dog or cat, whether belonging to
himself or otherwise. If a person kills, maims, mutilates, tortures or disfigures a dog guide for an
individual who is blind, a hearing dog for an individual who is deaf or audibly impaired or a service
dog for an individual who is physically limited, whether belonging to the individual or otherwise,
that person, in addition to any other applicable penalty, shall be required to make reparations for
veterinary costs in treating the dog and, if necessary, the cost of obtaining and training a
replacement dog.
(B) Administers poison to or exposes any poisonous substance with the intent to
administer such poison to any dog or cat, whether belonging to himself or otherwise.
(ii) Any person convicted of violating the provisions of this paragraph shall be sentenced to pay a
fine of not less than $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than two years, or both. The court may also
order a presentence mental evaluation. A subsequent conviction under this paragraph shall be a felony of
the third degree. This paragraph shall apply to dogs and cats only.
(iii) The killing of a dog or cat by the owner of that animal is not malicious if it is accomplished in
accordance with the act of December 22, 1983 (P.L. 303, No. 83), referred to as the Animal Destruction
Method Authorization Law.
(3) This subsection shall not apply to:
(i) the killing of any animal taken or found in the act of actually destroying any domestic animal or
domestic fowl;
(ii) the killing of any animal or fowl pursuant to the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L. 1225, No. 316),
known as The Game Law, or 34 Pa.C.S. §§ 2384 (relating to declaring dogs public nuisances) and 2385
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(relating to destruction of dogs declared public nuisances), or the regulations promulgated thereunder; or
(iii) such reasonable activity as may be undertaken in connection with vermin control or pest
control.
(b) Regulating certain actions concerning fowl or rabbits.--A person commits a summary offense if he sells,
offers for sale, barters, or gives away baby chickens, ducklings, or other fowl, under one month of age, or rabbits under
two months of age, as pets, toys, premiums or novelties or if he colors, dyes, stains or otherwise changes the natural
color of baby chickens, ducklings or other fowl, or rabbits or if he brings or transports the same into this Commonwealth.
This section shall not be construed to prohibit the sale or display of such baby chickens, ducklings, or other fowl, or such
rabbits, in proper facilities by persons engaged in the business of selling them for purposes of commercial breeding and
raising.
(c) Cruelty to animals.-(1) A person commits an offense if he wantonly or cruelly illtreats, overloads, beats, otherwise abuses
any animal, or neglects any animal as to which he has a duty of care, whether belonging to himself or otherwise,
or abandons any animal, or deprives any animal of necessary sustenance, drink, shelter or veterinary care, or
access to clean and sanitary shelter which will protect the animal against inclement weather and preserve the
animal's body heat and keep it dry.
(2)
(i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii), a person convicted of violating paragraph (1)
commits a summary offense.
(ii) A person convicted for a second or subsequent time of violating paragraph (1) commits a
misdemeanor of the third degree if all of the following occurred:
(A) The action or omission for which the person was convicted for a subsequent time
was performed on a dog or cat.
(B) The dog or cat was seriously injured, suffered severe physical distress or was
placed at imminent risk of serious physical harm as the result of the person's action or omission.
(3) This subsection shall not apply to activity undertaken in normal agricultural operation.
(d) Selling or using disabled horse.--A person commits a summary offense if he offers for sale or sells any
horse, which by reason of debility, disease or lameness, or for other cause, could not be worked or used without violating
the laws against cruelty to animals, or leads, rides, drives or transports any such horse for any purpose, except that of
conveying the horse to the nearest available appropriate facility for its humane keeping or destruction or for medical or
surgical treatment.
(e) Transporting animals in cruel manner.--A person commits a summary offense if he carries, or causes, or
allows to be carried in or upon any cart, or other vehicle whatsoever, any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner. The
person taking him into custody may take charge of the animal and of any such vehicle and its contents, and deposit the
same in some safe place of custody, and any necessary expenses which may be incurred for taking charge of and
keeping the same, and sustaining any such animal, shall be a lien thereon, to be paid before the same can lawfully be
recovered, or the said expenses or any part thereof remaining unpaid may be recovered by the person incurring the same
from the owner of said creature in any action therefor.
For the purposes of this section, it shall not be deemed cruel or inhumane to transport live poultry in crates so long as not
more than 15 pounds of live poultry are allocated to each cubic foot of space in the crate.
(e.1) Transporting equine animals in cruel manner.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a person
commits a summary offense for each equine animal if the person carries, or causes or allows to be carried, any equine
animal in or upon any conveyance or other vehicle whatsoever with two or more levels stacked on top of one another. A
person who violates this subsection on a second or subsequent occasion commits a misdemeanor of the third degree for
each equine animal transported.
(f) Hours of labor of animals.--A person commits a summary offense if he leads, drives, rides or works or
causes or permits any other person to lead, drive, ride or work any horse, mare, mule, ox, or any other animal, whether
belonging to himself or in his possession or control, for more than 15 hours in any 24 hour period, or more than 90 hours
in any one week. Nothing in this subsection contained shall be construed to warrant any persons leading, driving, riding
or walking any animal a less period than 15 hours, when so doing shall in any way violate the laws against cruelty to
animals.
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(g) Cruelty to cow to enhance appearance of udder.--A person commits a summary offense if he kneads or
beats or pads the udder of any cow, or willfully allows it to go unmilked for a period of 24 hours or more, for the purpose of
enhancing the appearance or size of the udder of said cow, or by a muzzle or any other device prevents its calf, if less
than six weeks old, from obtaining nourishment, and thereby relieving the udder of said cow, for a period of 24 hours.
(h) Cropping ears of dog; prima facie evidence of violation.--A person commits a summary offense if he
crops or cuts off, or causes or procures to be cropped or cut off, the whole, or part of the ear or ears of a dog or shows or
exhibits or procures the showing or exhibition of any dog whose ear is or ears are cropped or cut off, in whole or in part,
unless the person showing such dog has in his possession either a certificate of veterinarian stating that such cropping
was done by the veterinarian or a certificate of registration from a county treasurer, showing that such dog was cut or
cropped before this section became effective.
The provisions of this section shall not prevent a veterinarian from cutting or cropping the whole or part of the ear
or ears of a dog when such dog is anesthetized, and shall not prevent any person from causing or procuring such cutting
or cropping of a dog's ear or ears by a veterinarian.
The possession by any person of a dog with an ear or ears cut off or cropped and with the wound resulting
therefrom unhealed, or any such dog being found in the charge or custody of any person or confined upon the premises
owned by or under the control of any person, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this subsection by such person
except as provided for in this subsection.
The owner of any dog whose ear or ears have been cut off or cropped before this section became effective may, if
a resident of this Commonwealth, register such dog with the treasurer of the county where he resides, and if a nonresident
of this Commonwealth, with the treasurer of any county of this Commonwealth, by certifying, under oath, that the ear or
ears of such dog were cut or cropped before this section became effective, and the payment of a fee of $1 into the county
treasury. The said treasurer shall thereupon issue to such person a certificate showing such dog to be a lawfully cropped
dog.
(h.1) Animal fighting.--A person commits a felony of the third degree if he:
(1) for amusement or gain, causes, allows or permits any animal to engage in animal fighting;
(2) receives compensation for the admission of another person to any place kept or used for animal fighting;
(3) owns, possesses, keeps, trains, promotes, purchases or knowingly sells any animal for animal fighting;
(4) in any way knowingly encourages, aids or assists therein;
(5) wagers on the outcome of an animal fight;
(6) pays for admission to an animal fight or attends an animal fight as a spectator; or
(7) knowingly permits any place under his control or possession to be kept or used for animal fighting.
This subsection shall not apply to activity undertaken in a normal agricultural operation.
(i) Power to initiate criminal proceedings.--An agent of any society or association for the prevention of cruelty
to animals, incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth, shall have the same powers to initiate criminal proceedings
provided for police officers by the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure. An agent of any society or association for
the prevention of cruelty to animals, incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth, shall have standing to request
any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any violation of this section.
(j) Seizure of animals kept or used for animal fighting.--Any police officer or agent of a society or association
for the prevention of cruelty to animals incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth, shall have power to seize any
animal kept, used, or intended to be used for animal fighting. When the seizure is made, the animal or animals so seized
shall not be deemed absolutely forfeited, but shall be held by the officer or agent seizing the same until a conviction of
some person is first obtained for a violation of subsection (h.1). The officer or agent making such seizure shall make due
return to the issuing authority, of the number and kind of animals or creatures so seized by him. Where an animal is thus
seized, the police officer or agent is authorized to provide such care as is reasonably necessary, and where any animal
thus seized is found to be disabled, injured or diseased beyond reasonable hope of recovery, the police officer or agent is
authorized to provide for the humane destruction of the animal. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the
authority imposing sentence upon a conviction for any violation of subsection (h.1) shall order the forfeiture or surrender of
any abused, neglected or deprived animal of the defendant to any society or association for the prevention of cruelty to
animals duly incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth and shall require that the owner pay the cost of the
keeping, care and destruction of the animal.
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(k) Killing homing pigeons.--A person commits a summary offense if he shoots, maims or kills any antwerp or
homing pigeon, either while on flight or at rest, or detains or entraps any such pigeon which carries the name of its owner.
(l) Search warrants.--Where a violation of this section is alleged, any issuing authority may, in compliance with
the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, issue to any police officer or any agent of any
society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals duly incorporated under the laws of this Commonwealth a
search warrant authorizing the search of any building or any enclosure in which any violation of this section is occurring or
has occurred, and authorizing the seizure of evidence of the violation including, but not limited to, the animals which were
the subject of the violation. Where an animal thus seized is found to be neglected or starving, the police officer or agent is
authorized to provide such care as is reasonably necessary, and where any animal thus seized is found to be disabled,
injured or diseased beyond reasonable hope of recovery, the police officer or agent is authorized to provide for the
humane destruction of the animal. The cost of the keeping, care and destruction of the animal shall be paid by the owner
thereof and claims for the costs shall constitute a lien upon the animal. In addition to any other penalty provided by law,
the authority imposing sentence upon a conviction for any violation of this section may require that the owner pay the cost
of the keeping, care and destruction of the animal. No search warrant shall be issued based upon an alleged violation of
this section which authorizes any police officer or agent or other person to enter upon or search premises where scientific
research work is being conducted by, or under the supervision of, graduates of duly accredited scientific schools or where
biological products are being produced for the care or prevention of disease.
(m) Forfeiture.--In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the authority imposing sentence upon a
conviction for any violation of this section may order the forfeiture or surrender of any abused, neglected or deprived
animal of the defendant to any society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals duly incorporated under the
laws of this Commonwealth.
(m.1) Fine for summary offense.--In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a person convicted of a
summary offense under this section shall pay a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $750 or to imprisonment for not
more than 90 days, or both.
(m.2) Prohibition of ownership.-- Notwithstanding any provision of law and in addition to any other penalty
provided by law, the authority imposing sentence upon a conviction for any violation of this section may order the
prohibition or limitation of the defendant's ownership, possession, control or custody of animals or employment with the
care of animals for a period of time not to exceed the statutory maximum term of imprisonment applicable to the offense
for which sentence is being imposed.
(n) Skinning of and selling or buying pelts of dogs and cats.--A person commits a summary offense if he
skins a dog or cat or offers for sale or exchange or offers to buy or exchange the pelt or pelts of any dog or cat.
(o) Representation of humane society by attorney.--Upon prior authorization and approval by the district
attorney of the county in which the proceeding is held, an association or agent may be represented in any proceeding
under this section by any attorney admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and in good standing.
Attorney's fees shall be borne by the humane society or association which is represented.
(o.1) Construction of section.--The provisions of this section shall not supersede the act of December 7, 1982
(P.L. 784, No. 225), known as the Dog Law.
(p) Applicability of section.--This section shall not apply to, interfere with or hinder any activity which is
authorized or permitted pursuant to the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1225, No. 316), known as The Game Law or Title 34
(relating to game).
(q) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them
in this subsection:
"Animal fighting." Fighting or baiting any bull, bear, dog, cock or other creature.
"Audibly impaired." The inability to hear air conduction thresholds at an average of 40 decibels or greater in the
better ear.
"Blind." Having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with correction or having a limitation of the field
of vision such that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angular distance not greater than 20 degrees.
"Conveyance." A truck, tractor, trailer or semitrailer, or any combination of these, propelled or drawn by
mechanical power.
"Deaf." Totally impaired hearing or hearing with or without amplification which is so seriously impaired that the
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primary means of receiving spoken language is through other sensory input, including, but not limited to, lip reading, sign
language, finger spelling or reading.
"Domestic animal." Any dog, cat, equine animal, bovine animal, sheep, goat or porcine animal.
"Domestic fowl." Any avis raised for food, hobby or sport.
"Equine animal." Any member of the Equidae family, which includes horses, asses, mules, ponies and zebras.
"Normal agricultural operation." Normal activities, practices and procedures that farmers adopt, use or engage
in year after year in the production and preparation for market of poultry, livestock and their products in the production and
harvesting of agricultural, agronomic, horticultural, silvicultural and aquicultural crops and commodities.
"Physically limited." Having limited ambulation, including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent
impairment or condition that causes an individual to use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty or insecurity, affects sight or
hearing to the extent that an individual is insecure or exposed to danger, causes faulty coordination or reduces mobility,
flexibility, coordination or perceptiveness.
"Zoo animal." Any member of the class of mammalia, aves, amphibia or reptilia which is kept in a confined area
by a public body or private individual for purposes of observation by the general public.
3 P.S. § 328.1 et seq.
34 P.S. § 1311.1 et seq. (repealed).
3 P.S. § 459-101 et seq.
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Communication
Tips
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Keys to Success
Be an Effective Communicator
General Messages
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Keys to Success
Promote Understanding
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Take the time to explain modern day farming practices with
the Humane Society Police Officer, and the farmer in
question (if needed).
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Consult with feed nutritionists, veternarians, etc. to help the
farmer and/or the HSPO.
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Be honest at all times with all parties involved.
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Build relationships with local humane societies and shelters
before there is an incident. This will help improve working
relationships when it counts.
Build Connections
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Reach out to your county HSPO each year. You can do this
by sending a version of the letter included in your packet to
them. Don’t forget to call to introduce yourself (or renew the
aquaintance).
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Remember, it’s easier to ask a friend than a stranger.
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Be An Effective Communicator
Know your audience.
 Use descriptions that are appropriate.
 Avoid slang and technical terms.
Keep messages short and to the point.
 Focus on the issue under discussion.
 Explain the topic thoroughly.
Be positive.
 Deliver “bad news” or “negative news” in a positive way.
 Assure the farmer that you are there to help them.
Use words that are sensitive to the picture you want to portray:
 Stalls vs. Crates
 Process vs. Slaughter
 Euthanize vs. Kill
 Egg Laying Poultry/Hen Cages vs. Battery Cages
 Calf hutch vs. Calf Crate
Build common ground with your audience.
 Use words like “us” or “we” vs. “you”.
 Consider how you might feel in a similar situation.
Always maintain your credibility.
 Don’t lie, exaggerate or understate when speaking to the
farmer or HSPO.
 Don’t make promises that you can’t guarantee.
 Once you break trust, it is nearly impossible to get it back.
Stay calm and professional in all situations.
 Always think before speaking instead of reacting on impulse.
Remember:
By being effective communicators, we can solve
differences as quickly as possible and hopefully
avoid unnecessary animal cruelty citations.
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General Messages
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Healthy animals mean healthy food for you
and your family.
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Farmers and ranchers care deeply about the
health, well-being and safety of their animals,
and ensure the animals’ well-being through
proper management and shelter.
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Standards for animal care should be based on
expertise of veterinarians, farmers and
ranchers and animal scientists – the people
who work with farm animals on a daily basis.
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Changes to animal well-being guidelines
should be based on data, expert analysis,
and economic feasibility.
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Shelters/Humane Societies Listing
PFB Policy
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Keep up-to-date:
Use the following to stay on top of
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PFB Country Focus/Farm Bureau Express
Lancaster Farming
Farmshine
Farm and Dairy
Farmer’s Friend
Hoards Dairyman
Feedstuffs
Equus
Horse Illustrated
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Staff
Regional Organizational Director (ROD)
Regulatory Reform Director
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA)
Veterinarians, nutritionists and other service personnel
Penn State Cooperative Extension
Industry/Breed Organizations
Other Farm Bureau members in your county
Producers in various sections
of agriculture
4-H and FFA leaders and advisors
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List of
Humane
Societies
Adams
Adams Co. SPCA
Animal Friends, Inc.
Animal Rescue League of
Western PA
Western PA Humane Society
Western PA Humane Society
Fallen Timbers
White Oak Animal Safe Haven
Monroeville Animal Shelter
Allegheny
Clair's Kennel
(Upper St. Clair Animal Control)
West Deer Township Dog Shelter
Animal Control Services
Triangle Pet Animal Control
Ferree Kennels
Hoffman Kennel
Spencer & Friends
Armstrong
Orphans of the Storm
Beaver
Beaver Co. Humane Society
Bedford
Bedford Co. Humane Society
Berks
Animal Rescue League of Berks Co.
The Humane Society of Berks Co.
Blair
Central PA Humane Society
Bradford
Bradford Co. Humane Society Rte.
Bucks
Bucks Co. SPCA
Butler
Butler Co. Humane Society
Triangle Pet Animal Control
11 Goldenville Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325
562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237
6620 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
(717) 334-8876
(412) 847-7000
(412) 661-6452
1101 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233
1680 Fallen Timber Rd., Elizabeth, PA 15037
(412) 321-4625
(412) 751-2010
2295 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131
200 Starr Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 672-8901
(412) 856-3355
1820 McLaughlin Run Rd.,
Pittsburgh, PA 15241
South Hills - (412) 279-6911
Upper Saint Clair (412) 833-7503
White Hall - (412) 884-1100
109 E. Union Rd., Cheswick, PA 15024
724) 265-3680
No Holding Facility/Will Disperse Dogs to Other Shelters
(724) 746-4344
441 Robb St., McKees Rocks, PA 15136
(412) 771-7387
1681 5th Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132
(412) 672-6699
285 Cloverleaf Dr., Delmont, PA 15626
(724) 468-5505
515 California Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202
(412) 734-0810
11878 State Rte. 85E, Kittanning, PA 16201
(724) 548-4520
100 Humane Society St., Monaca, PA 15061
(724) 775-5801
1108 Lutzville Rd., Everett, PA 15537
(814) 623-8968
58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508
1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604
(610) 373-8830
(610) 921-2348
1837 E. Pleasant Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602
(814) 942-5402
220, Ulster, PA 18850
(570) 888-2114
1665 Street Rd., Lahaska, PA 18931
(215) 794-7425
1015 Evans City Rd., Renfrew, PA 16053
441 Robb St., McKees Rocks, PA 15136
(724) 789-1150
(412) 771-7387
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List of Humane Societies (continued)
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Cambria
Humane Society
of Cambria Co.
Cameron
Clinton Co. SPCA/
Emporium Holding Pen
Carbon
Carbon Co. K-9/Animal Shelter
Centre
The PA SPCA
Clearfield Co. SPCA
Chester
Chester Co. SPCA
Clarion A.N.N.A. Shelter, Inc.
Clearfield
Clearfield Co. SPCA
Clinton Clinton Co. SPCA
Columbia
PSPCA Danville
Crawford
Crawford Co. Humane Society
Cumberland
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
Better Days Animal Shelter
Central Counties PSPCA
Adams Co. SPCA
Dauphin
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area
Lebanon Co. Humane Society
Delaware
Delaware Co. SPCA
Elk
Elk Co. Humane Society
Erie
A.N.N.A. Shelter, Inc.
Summit Critter Haven Corp.
Fayette
Fayette Co. SPCA
Humane Society of Fayette Co.
Hoffman's Kennels
Moran Kennels
Forest
A.N.N.A. Shelter, Inc.
Franklin
Antietam Humane Society
Cumberland Valley SPCA
Fulton Bedford Co. Humane Society
Greene
Humane Society of Greene Co.
Humane Society of Fayette Co.
Camp Haven Kennel 1907 Rte.
Huntingdon
Huntingdon Co. Humane Society
743 Galleria Dr. Ext., Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 535-6116
South Mountain Rd., Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-0768
63 Brd. St., Nesquehonig, PA 18240
(570) 325-4828
2451 General Potter Hwy., Centre Hall, PA 16828
541 Graham Station Rd., Philipsburg, PA 16866
(814) 364-1725
(814) 342-3810
1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19308
1555 E. 10th St., Erie, PA 16511
(610) 692-6113
(814) 451-0230
541 Graham Station Rd., Philipsburg, PA 16866
33 Mill Hill Rd., Lock Haven, PA 17745
(814) 342-3810
(570) 748-4756
2801 Bloom Rd., Danville, PA 17821
(570) 275-0340
11012 Kennedy Hill Rd., Meadville, PA 16335
(814) 724-5115
7790 Grayson Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111
12310 Mongul Rd., Shippensburg, PA 17257
Rte. 322, Centre Hall, PA 16828
11 Goldenville Rd., Gettysburg, PA 17325
(717) 564-3320
(717) 532-3600
(814) 364-1725
(717) 334-8876
7790 Grayson Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111
150 N. Ramona Rd., Myerstown, PA 17067
(717) 564-3320
(717) 273-3300
555 Sandy Bank Rd., Media, PA 19063
(610) 566-1370
1029 E. Eschbauch St., St. Mary's, PA 15857
(814) 781-1068
1555 E. 10th St., Erie, PA
7091 Edinboro Rd., Erie, PA 16509
(814) 451-0230
(814) 868-5200
215 Rankin Rd., Uniontown, PA 15401
477 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401
185 Cloverleaf Drive, Delmont, PA
1518 Mars Hill Rd., Sutersville, PA
(724) 438-3121
(724) 439-8620
(724) 468-5505
(724) 872-7797
1555 E. 10th Street, Erie, PA (814) 451-0230
8513 Lyons Rd., Waynesboro, PA 17268
2325 Country Rd., Chambersburg, PA 17201
1108 Lutzville Rd., Everett, PA 15537
(717) 762-9091
(717) 263-5791
(814) 623-8968
183 Jefferson Rd., Waynesburg, PA 15370
477 N. Gallatin Ave. Ext., Uniontown, PA 15401
2023, Monongahela, PA 15063
(724) 627-9988
(724) 439-8620
(724) 258-9110
RR 3, Box 218A, Huntingdon, PA 16652
(814) 643-7387
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Indiana
Indiana Co. Humane Society
65 Haven Dr., Indiana, PA 15701
or (724) 465-3977
Jefferson
Clearfield Co. Humane Society
541 Graham Station Rd., Phillipsburg, PA 16866
Juniata
The PA SPCA
2451 General Potter Hwy., Centre Hall, PA 16828
Lackawanna
Humane Society of Lackawanna Co. 967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Lancaster
Humane League of Lancaster Co.
2195 Lincoln Hwy., East Lancaster, PA 17602
Chester Co. SPCA
1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19308
Animal Rescue League of Berks Co. 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508
Lawrence
Lawrence Co. Humane Society Box 62 Pearson Mill Rd., New Castle, PA 16103
Lebanon
Lebanon Co. Humane Society
150 N. Ramona Rd., Myerstown, PA 17067
Lehigh
Lehigh Co. Humane Society
640 Dixon St., Allentown, PA 18102
Luzerne
SPCA of Luzerne Co.
524 E. Main St., Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Luzerne/ Hazleton Animal Shelter
101 N. Poplar St., Hazleton, PA 18201
City of Hazleton
Lycoming
Lycoming Co. SPCA
2805 Reach Rd., Williamsport, PA 17701
McKean
McKean Co. SPCA
80 Glenwood Ave., Bradford, PA 16701
Mercer
Shenango Valley Animal Shelter
2599 Brd.way Ave., Hermitage, PA 16148
Strayhaven Animal Shelter, Inc.
94 Donation Rd., Greenville, PA 16125
Mifflin
The PA SPCA
2451 General Potter Hwy., Centre Hall, PA 16828
Monroe
PASPCA/Monroe Co. Branch
RR 1, Box 1237, Godfrey Ridge Dr., Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Montgomery
Montgomery Co. SPCA
19 E. Ridge Rd., Conshohocken, PA 19428
Montgomery Co. SPCA, Abington Branch
1006 Edge Hill Rd., Abington, PA 19001
Montgomery Co. SPCA, Perkiomenville Branch 1059 Sweisford Rd., Perkiomenville, PA 18074
Montour
PSPCA Danville
2801 Bloom Rd., Danville, PA 17821
Northampton
Northampton Co. SPCA
1165 Island Park Rd., Easton, PA 18042 (610) 253-7722
Northumberland PSPCA Danville
2801 Bloom Rd., Danville, PA 17821
Perry
Humane Society of Harrisburg Area 7790 Grayson Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17111
The PA SPCA
2451 General Potter Hwy, Centre Hall, PA 16828
Philadelphia
Phila. Animal Care & Control Assn. 111 Hunting Park Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19140
Pennsylvania SPCA
350 Erie Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
Pike
Pike Co. Humane Society
189 Lee Rd., Shohola, PA 18458
Dessin Animal Shelter
138 Miller Dr., Honesdale, PA 18431
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(724) 465-7387
(814) 342-3810
(814) 364-1725
(570) 586-3700
(717) 393-6551
(610) 692-6113
(610) 373-8830
(724) 654-8520
(717) 273-3300
(610) 797-1205
(570) 825-4111
(570) 454-0640
(570) 322-4646
(814) 362-8850
(724) 342-5834
(724) 588-6161
(814) 364-1725
(570) 421-6761
(610) 825-0111
(610) 825-0111
(610) 754-7822
or (610) 489-7510
(570) 275-0340
(570) 275-0340
(717) 564-3320
(814) 364-1725
(267) 385-3800
(215) 426-6300
(570) 296-7654
(570) 253-4037
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List of Humane Societies (continued)
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Potter
PSPCA Wellsboro
Schuylkill
Hillside SPCA, Inc.
Ruth Steinert Memorial SPCA, Inc.
Snyder
PSPCA Danville
Somerset
Somerset Co. Humane Society
Sullivan
Bradford Co. Humane Society
Susquehanna
PA SPCA Montrose
Tioga
PSPCA Wellsboro
Union
PSPCA Danville
Venango
Venango Co. Humane Society
Warren
Warren Co. Humane Society
Washington
Camp Haven Kennel
Washington Area Humane Society
Wayne
Dessin Animal Shelter
Westmoreland
Hoffman's Kennels
Moran Kennels
Wyoming
Lackawanna Co. Humane Society
11765 Rte. 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-3687
P.O. Box 233, Cressona Rd., Pottsville, PA 17901
214 Airport Rd., Box 734, Minersville, PA 17954
(570) 622-7769
(570) 544-2920
2801 Bloom Rd., Danville, PA 17821
(570) 275-0340
204 White Tail Rd., P.O. Box 182, Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2121
Rte. 220, Ulster, PA 18850
(570) 888-2114
P.O. Box 485, Rts. 706 & 29, Montrose, PA 18801
(570) 278-1228
11765 Rte. 6, Wellsboro, PA 16901
(570) 724-3687
2801 Bloom Rd., Danville, PA 17821
(570) 275-0340
2724 Deep Hollow Rd., Franklin, PA 16323
(814) 677-4545
212 Elm St., Warren, PA 16365
(814) 726-1961
1907 Rte. 2023, Monongahela, PA 15063
1527 Rte. 136, Eighty Four, PA 15330
(724) 258-9110
(724) 222-7387
138 Miller Dr., Honesdale, PA 18431
(570) 253-4037
285 Cloverleaf Dr., Delmont, PA 15626
1518 Mars Hill Rd., Sutersville, PA 15083
(724) 468-5505
(724) 872-7797
967 Griffin Pond Rd., Clarks Summit, PA 18411
(570) 586-3700
For more information,
contact the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture,
Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, at (717) 787-4833.
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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s
Policy on Animal Welfare
PFB recommends:
 The continued rights of farmers to keep and confine poultry
and livestock for agricultural production purposes. (’05)
 There be no laws or regulations that establish standards or
requirements for transportation of horses or other animals
which are stricter than federal transportation standards. (’05)
 No laws or regulations be enacted that would prohibit the
transportation or equines for slaughter whether or not
intended for human consumption. (’08)
 If humane treatment of animals is taught in schools, it include
an explanation of the practices and values of accepted
animal husbandry techniques. (’05)
 Animal welfare/cruelty statutes contain no bounties or
rewards for individuals who file complaints. (’05)
 “Normal agricultural operations” in Section 5511 of the
Pennsylvania Crimes Code shall include “open pasturing of
animals. (’05)
 The responsible use of animals in essential biomedical
research. (’05)
 Livestock and pets be defined as property, and not as items
subject to the legal obligations of guardianship. (’05)
 Allowing animal owners to prove an animal’s value is greater
than the purchase price or fair market value for purposes of
determining economic damages in court actions. (’05)
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PFB Opposes:
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The concept of animals having the same rights as
humans, and oppose the use of public funds to promote
this concept. (’05)
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Legislation that would give animal rights organizations or
any public agency the right to establish standards for the
raising, breeding, marketing, handling, feeding, housing, or
transportation of equines, livestock, poultry, aquaculture,
canines, and fur-bearing animals. (’05)
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Allowing animal owners to seek non-economic damages
for loss of a pet. (’05)
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Any legislation that would prevent or circumvent a
livestock or horse owner’s right to euthanize or slaughter
an animal. (’08)
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Any state law that would prohibit the use of a firearm by
the animal’s owner to euthanize the animal. (’08)
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Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Contact:
Regulatory Reform Director
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
P.O. Box 8736, Camp Hill PA 17001-8736
Phone: 717.761.2740
Fax: 717.731.3515
Visit us at: www.pfb.com
Email: [email protected]
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