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Animal cruelty investigations frequently uncover evidence of other crimes or human health and welfare concerns. Children, family members, partners, and the elderly can be victims of abuse in much the same way animals are. Children, disabled individuals, and the elderly are all particularly vulnerable to neglect, if they depend on others for their daily care and support.

You may be mandated by law to report concerns for human welfare to the appropriate agencies, and even if you are not a mandatory reporter, it is prudent to contact human welfare agencies anytime you are aware of the potential for human neglect or abuse, during the course of your animal investigation. Make a list of all appropriate health and human welfare agencies in your response area, as well as code enforcement, fire marshals, and any other agencies that can respond to these types of concerns so you will be able to contact them without delay.