4 Love of Animals supports improved prosecution of animal cruelty in Haywood County.
PAST STATISTICS
In 2017, the sheriff referred 208 calls regarding animals to Haywood County Animal Services.
In 2017, only 6 cases of animal cruelty were charged.
In 2017, only 6 cases of animal cruelty were charged.
In 2017, only 6 cases of animal cruelty were charged.
2 charges by sheriff
3 charges by citizens
1 charge by animal services
In 2018, the sheriff referred 350 calls regarding animals to Haywood County Animal Services.
In 2018, only 4 cases of animal cruelty were charged.
3 charges by sheriff
1 charge by Waynesville PD
In 2016, the FBI raised the status of animal cruelty cases to Class A felonies, the same category as murder and arson.
The FBI recognizes that animal cruelty needs to be taken seriously.