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A flow diagram of actions following observation of an animal welfare case.
Notes: *Animal cruelty law enforcement authority varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Adapted with permission from the Veterinary Council of New Zealand.98
Abbreviation: SPCA, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
