What’s it like being on the TV show Animal Precinct?
—Ronnie, 13 Well, at first it was embarrassing, seeing myself on television—my family and friends still love to tease me sometimes. But then I got used to it. The truth is, Ronnie, I feel that Animal Precinct is a great program that truly helps the animals, helps the ASPCA, and provides people with a lot of information. It also gives people the courage to speak up and call someone for help. I am proud to be part of it. What happens to the people who are arrested for animal cruelty? —Jimmy, 13 That’s a great question, Jimmy. It honestly depends on a few different things, like what their crime was and what their prior history is. We basically arrest them, take them to court and the judge hands down the punishment. Some people get fined and have to pay money, some people go to jail and some people have to do both! What happens to the animals you rescue? —Kerri, 9 Most are treated by our great team of veterinarians at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Hospital. After they have recuperated, and ar
