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How many complaints of animal cruelty or neglect are investigated yearly?

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How many complaints of animal cruelty or neglect are investigated yearly?

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In 2004 State Humane Agents investigated 744 complaints compared to 483 in 2000. However in Maine other state agencies including municipal Animal Control Officers (ACOs), sheriff departments and the State Police also handle animal welfare complaints. Unfortunately the total number of animal welfare cases is higher than the number handled by the Animal Welfare Program. Often the staff of the Animal Welfare Program cooperates with other agencies on specific cases.