Sheriff Carmine Marceno

Stance On Animal Cruelty

In April 2020, Sheriff Carmine Marceno announced an initiative to combat Animal Abuse within Lee County by establishing an Animal Cruelty Task Force, which will continue focusing on educating residents on animal abuse and neglect and enforcing Florida State Statute 828.12. The US Humane Society’s website notes that a study conducted by the Chicago Police Department from 2001-2004 revealed “a startling propensity for offenders charged with crimes against animals to commit other violent offenses toward human victims.” The Chicago Police Department study concluded 65% of individuals that have been arrested for crimes against animals have also been previously arrested for battery on a person. This is just the tip of the iceberg; the US Humane Society’s website informs that animal abuse is one of four predictors of domestic partner violence according to a six-year “gold standard” study conducted in 11 metropolitan cities. As such, Sheriff Marceno has selected experienced detectives to investigate all misdemeanor and felony animal abuse cases within the county. Sheriff Marceno has zero tolerance for animal abuse and will seek justice for those that cannot speak up for themselves.

Message from Tia Torres, the host of “Pit Bulls and Parolees”:

Tia Torres, the host of “Pit Bulls and Parolees” on Animal Planet, expressed her support for the Animal Cruelty Task Force here at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office.
She said, in part, “When I learned of the efforts being made in Lee County, Florida, by Sheriff Carmine Marceno, to investigate and prosecute animal abusers, I knew that I should lend a helping hand.”

Sheriff Carmine Marceno created the Animal Cruelty Task Force to help protect those that cannot protect themselves. Since its implementation, it has been incredibly successful.
Tia Torres went on to say, “I applaud Sheriff Carmine Marceno for the creation of the Animal Cruelty Task Force.”
Thank you, Tia, for your continued support. Together, we will help combat animal abuse and neglect everywhere.

What Is Animal Abuse Or Neglet

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Animal Hoarding
Dogfighting
Adequate Food / Water
Medical / veterinary care
Excessive Breeding / Overcrowding
Livestock

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PREY DRIVE: WHY YOUR DOG CHASES SMALL ANIMALS“Prey drive,” the instinctive behavior to search for, pursue and capture live prey can be, to say the very least, disturbing to witness. Like it or not, dogs are predators and hunters…even “Fluffy.” It is a natural, survival behavior.Dependent upon your dog’s breed, this drive can be quite strong or virtually non-existent. Nevertheless, it is instinctual rather than behavioral. However, for certain breeds, the drive is so strong that a residential lifestyle, lacking prey to pursue, may lead to behavioral problems, including destructive behaviors, due to boredom.The drive is usually triggered by the sudden or covert movement of a small “critter.” This is a critical component and we must look closely at this.That which your dog deems to be a “critter” may be very different from that which YOU deem to be prey. The sudden movement of a smaller pet…even a child…may automatically trigger the drive. While some may consider this a form of “aggression,” it is not. To the canine, this is standard practice.There is a significant difference between prey drive and aggression: prey drive is an instinctual need to hunt and kill, while aggression is driven by fear.Additionally, dogs instinctively reduce the distance between themselves and their prey…while PREFERRING to increase the distance between themselves and a threat. However, this does not mean that a dog will necessarily flee from conflict or an uncomfortable situation.Remember…while we consider our dogs to be furry family members…this drive makes them unpredictable. Exercise caution when around small children or animals.While canines with extremely strong prey drives will likely continue chasing everything that moves in your backyard, many dogs can be pacified by engaging them in play that involves chasing an object, such as a ball, retrieving it and returning it to you.#Lt_hope #lcso_actf ... See MoreSee Less

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