Animal Neglect

Neglect is the failure to provide adequate shelter, food, exercise, and veterinary care. Neglect is generally an act of OMISSION. Neglect can affect just one animal, such as a dog tethered out in a yard without access to proper food and water, or many animals, such as those in puppy mills and hoarding situations. Animal neglect is the most common form of animal abuse seen by veterinarians. See examples of neglect in this presentation. You can also download it for future reference.