The Animal Doe Project
BECAUSE THEY CAN’T TELL US WHAT HAPPENED. OR WHY.
The Animal Doe Project provides veterinary forensic services for cases involving unknown animals found harmed or dead in our communities. The investigation of suspected animal cruelty crimes resides in a space that creates uncertainties for investigators. Most jurisdictions do not employ a forensic veterinarian to assist in the investigation of animal cruelty crimes, and many do not have allocated funds to cover the expenses related to such investigations. ln some cases a municipality or another organization can pay on their behalf; this is especially true in cases where there is a suspect to be charged and/or the animal is known to be property of an individual in the community.
Where the investigation of possible animal cruelty has a serious gap is those cases where there is no suspect yet, or the unknown animal has been discarded {in the water, state park, side of the road}.The Animal Doe Project seeks donations to cover payment for investigations where the local investigating agency cannot provide funds and another organization will not be stepping in to provide payment, especially when the animal’s identity is unknown. Further investigation can elucidate whether in fact a crime has occurred; a surprising number of these unknown cases can be solved if they are examined. Even if cases aren’t solved, some worthwhile information is gathered and reported that can assist in understanding animal maltreatment in our society.
Donations collected for The Animal Doe Project will be applied to fees charged by FVI, LLC on behalf of municipal agencies (police and animal control) or charitable animal welfare organizations seeking veterinary services to elucidate possible cases of animal cruelty.
