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Stopping Repeat Animal Abusers
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The Animal Abuse Registry (PASS) is owned and operated by North Shore Animal League America.

Animal Victory is promoting this registry by entering 2,400+ backlogged abuse cases, adding new cases every week, and reaching out to 20,000–30,000 shelters nationwide as funding allows.

👉 Read Our Fundraising Campaign to Stop Repeat Dog and Cat Abusers

👉 See What It Costs Animal Victory to Populate and Promote the Registry

 

Animal Victory is actively working to expand the National Animal Abuse Registry so shelters across the country can identify repeat abusers before another dog or cat is harmed.

The Problem
Animal abuse often happens behind closed doors, and the people responsible can move from place to place without their history being easily known. Without a centralized system to track documented offenders, shelters, rescues, and communities may have no way to identify repeat animal abusers before another animal is harmed.

The Solution
A national animal abuse registry helps close this gap by documenting confirmed offenders in one centralized system that shelters and rescues can reference before placing dogs and cats.
The registry is operated by North Shore Animal League America.
Animal Victory’s role is to promote the registry, expand participation nationwide, and help identify and submit documented cases of abuse so the system continues to grow and protect more animals.

Expanding this registry nationwide requires ongoing outreach, education, and advocacy, work that Animal Victory is actively promoting.

 
HERE IS WHAT WE DO KNOW
This is not rare.
This is not a one-time mistake.
👉 Many people who hurt dogs and cats have prior criminal histories.
Studies consistently show that individuals charged with animal cruelty often have previous arrests.
👉 A significant percentage, often cited at 70%–85%, has prior arrests or criminal records.
Exact percentages vary by study and location, but the pattern is consistent: repeat behavior is common.
👉 Animal abuse is often repeated behavior, not a one-time act.
Research and case tracking show that many offenders go on to harm multiple animals over time.
👉 Some types of abuse show extremely high repeat rates.
In certain documented cases, repeat offenses are the norm rather than the exception.
👉 Millions of dogs and cats suffer each year.
Many cases are never reported, meaning the true scale of abuse is significantly higher than official numbers.

Important Note
Statistics vary by study, region, and methodology.
However, the overall pattern is clear and consistent:
Animal abuse is rarely isolated and often repeated.

What This Means for Shelters
Without shared data:
  • Abusers are not flagged
  • Histories are not visible
  • Dogs and cats are placed at risk again
This is why a centralized registry matters.

Bottom Line
People who hurt dogs and cats often do it again.
And right now, there is nothing consistently stopping them.

Sources & Research

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Tracks animal cruelty as a distinct crime category and establishes national data-collection standards.

American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

Provides national reporting data and insights on the prevalence of animal cruelty.

Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

Research and reporting on animal abuse trends and systemic gaps.

Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)

Criminal history data supporting patterns of repeat offending.
Shelter Partner Resource • National Screening Tool

Animal Abuse Registry (PASS)

The Animal Abuse Registry, known as PASS, is operated by  North Shore Animal League America

PASS helps participating shelters and adoption agencies share information about individuals with documented animal abuse histories so dogs and cats are less likely to be placed back into dangerous hands.

Animal Victory is promoting this registry nationwide so more shelters know it exists, understand how to use it, and participate responsibly.

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Important

PASS was created and is operated entirely by
North Shore Animal League America
Animal Victory does not manage the portal, accounts, policies, or registry data.

All access requests, technical questions, and support must go directly to North Shore. petpass@animalleague.org

Why is it called PASS?

PASS stands for Pet Adoption Screening Service. It’s a centralized registry designed for participating shelters and rescue organizations. It provides an additional screening method to support safer, more informed adoption decisions across the United States.

  • Identify patterns of declining adoption applications across jurisdictions
  • Improve consistency in screening when applicants move between states
  • Add another layer of protection for animals, rescues, shelters, and adopters
  • PASS is intended to provide organizations with an additional screening method; each organization remains responsible for its own adoption decisions and policies.

Who Should Use PASS?

PASS is designed for verified organizations such as:

  • Animal shelters
  • Rescue organizations
  • Adoption coordinators
  • Authorized shelter staff and volunteers

Access & Support

For PASS access requests, portal help, training materials, or troubleshooting, contact North Shore Animal League America directly. SHELTER SIGNUP

Email: petpass@animalleague.org

Website: animalleague.org

Note: PASS is a shelter-partner screening tool, but can also be used as a public registry for general browsing. Participation and adoption decisions remain the responsibility of each organization.

Animal Victory PASS Participation Policy

Animal Victory strongly believes in and supports this new “National” Animal Abuse Registry (PASS), operated by North Shore Animal League America, and raises awareness and encourages its responsible use by shelters and rescue organizations.

Animal Victory PASS Participation Policy

Our Role
Animal Victory’s primary role is to enter the names of alleged and convicted animal abusers into the PASS registry. As of March 2026, we have over 3,000 abuser names documented through our own published reporting on www.animalvictory.org and www.nationalanimalnews.com. Our first priority is the ongoing submission of these names into the registry, including a backlog of existing cases and new cases as they are published.
As funding allows, Animal Victory also promotes the existence of PASS to shelters and rescue organizations nationwide and encourages its responsible use as a screening tool for adoption decisions.
 

What We Do Not Control

PASS is fully owned and operated by North Shore Animal League America. Animal Victory does not control registry access, data standards, account permissions, or decisions made by shelters or adoption agencies. All registry participation and usage decisions are made independently by North Shore and participating organizations.

Shelter Responsibility

Shelters, rescues, and adoption agencies are solely responsible for how they use PASS. The registry is an additional screening tool and does not replace independent decision-making by adoption organizations.

Data & Accuracy

Animal Victory does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of registry information. Responsibility for data accuracy and updates rests with the registry operator and contributing organizations.

Contact & Support

For all questions related to PASS, including access, participation, or data inquiries, please contact:

North Shore Animal League America

https://www.animalleague.org/abuse-registry/

petpass@animalleague.org

Our Commitment

Animal Victory is committed to reducing repeat animal abuse by helping ensure dogs and cats are not placed back into dangerous situations.

For questions regarding Animal Victory Disaster & Abuse entries, please contact:

Anna.animalvictory@gmail.com

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Tara.animalvictory@gmail.com 

 

Why A Federal Abuse Registry Does Not Exist:

 

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The primary mission of Animal Victory Disaster & Abuse Fund is to support and protect animals affected by cruelty, neglect, natural disasters, and emergency situations through rescue support, public education, and crisis response initiatives.