NACOR, a public educational resource, aims to assist individuals in locating state and local animal cruelty registries, court records related to animal welfare, and other public animal protection resources across the United States. By providing access to this publicly available information, NACOR seeks to enhance public awareness, promote transparency, and encourage responsible pet placement, including supporting local shelters and animal rescue organizations.

Supporting Transparency in Animal Protection
According to FBI NIBRS data, 12,476 animal-cruelty offenses were reported in 2025. The FBI tracks animal cruelty as a specific crime category, including abuse, neglect, abandonment and animal fighting.
Source: FBI National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
Updated: August 11, 2026
NACOR is continually expanding and updating its resources as new information becomes available. To stay informed about state registries, including the animal cruelty registry, court records related to animal welfare, educational materials, and public animal protection resources, as well as shelters and animal rescue efforts, please visit us regularly.
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