Submitted by Pat at: December 6, 2009
Joann, you are awesome! I miss Animal Precinct too. Hope the show comes back; I started contributing to the ASPCA partly because of it. Sadly, it sounds like you and your co-workers are still very busy. Here's hoping more education and less neglect ensures less of a caseload for all of you!

Submitted by kimberly at: November 23, 2009
i wont to hilp yuo all

Submitted by Nicole T, Australia at: November 22, 2009
I go through so many emotions watching Animal Precinct, I can't imagine what it is actually like to be an agent like Joann - I'd be a mess! Keep up the great work Joann and all of the ASPCA officers! Sending a shout out to all the great workers for the RSPCA Australia too!

Submitted by Patricia Cantrell-Smith at: November 20, 2009
It is only because of compassionate, giving & loving people like you that keeps me from hating the rest of the human race. Thank you for all that you do for the animals.

Submitted by F. Eleanor Mattaliano at: November 20, 2009
I am so glad that there are people in this world like you and I wish there were more of them. Thank you for all of your efforts in behalf of suffering animals

Submitted by Nancy at: November 20, 2009
Joanne your job is never ending but he satisfaction of helping is probably enough. We need to educate people on how to take care of our 4 legged friends. I am a rescue myself i now have 18 cats and 3 dogs 1 dog i rescued off of the street and he is now blind but happy. I resuce and keep all of my babies. Keep up the good work they depend on all of us for survival.

Submitted by SS at: November 19, 2009
YOU GO GIRL!

Submitted by HOWARD at: November 18, 2009
With all the animal cruelty there is out there I just wish there were more agencies like the ASPCA. It's a sad thing we need them but we do and for the animals sake they will always be there. I love the show and I as well as my wife get emotional when we see the abuse on there. Keep up the great work, the animals need you.

Submitted by judy Ambrose at: November 17, 2009
I love Animal Precinct (Animal Cops) and watch reruns over and over PLEASE BRING IT BACK. I'M HOPING THE SHOW GENERATES MONEY FOR THE ANIMALS. I LOVE THE 'COPS' ...YOU ARE HEROES. ANOTHER ANIMAL LOVE.

Submitted by Martha, Bronx, NY at: November 17, 2009
Basically, there is a general feeling in some areas of societly today, especially among teens, that animals are are not an important form of life. These individuals have no empathy for "NON-HUMAN" animals and eventually turn to some form of cruelty as "entertainment" or just ignorance. It is of the utmost importance that there are organizations and people such as yourself and the rest of the team that coordinate such a well-run and effective system. MAHATMA GHANDI said "The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated" Thanks for all you do to emulate that theory.

Submitted by Carrie C. at: November 17, 2009
This article brought tears to my eyes. Thank goodness for good people like Joann who care about animals the way they deserve to be!

Submitted by matt of woodbridge va at: November 17, 2009
i just want to say you did your job,keep it up.i love people that take care of dogs

Submitted by genesee at: November 16, 2009
i argree becase i am so glad that you rescuse the anmals but i wish that people would not hurt anmals like that it makes me sad that those anmals have to deal with that.

Submitted by Paula at: November 16, 2009
Joanne, May God bless you and people like yourself who help these defenseless animals. I am an animal lover and am looking for a way to get into helping animals and protecting them. It does my heart good to know there are people out there like yourself who care enough to take action and make a difference in the animals lives as well as the world itself.

Submitted by Sophia at: November 16, 2009
I agree with the agent 100% because the people who bully the animals for no particular reason should not have the animal in the first place because of the things that should be done to them if they are going to do harm to the animal they should be harmed the same way as the animal was physically harmed and emotionally abused as well. I am an animal lover myself and I hate seeing animals get hurt for no reason because the person will give the agent an excuse to keep the dog or cat and why it is in the condition it is in.

Submitted by timetravel at: November 16, 2009
Joann: It is so wonderful what you do each day ..I have a rescue cat who came to us a five months of age - he and his sisters were born to a feral mom - he almost died while a kitten but fortunately Cat Rescue was able to save him..and now he;'s ours. If our apartments allowed more pets I would have more rescue cats. One problem where I live - and I know its true in other states - is that calling the humane society or other shelters is a death sentence for animals. There are too many out there; places are full - and the animals are euthanized for lack of room. We need to work hard to make every city and state a "no kill" zone for these cats and dogs.

Submitted by Elizabeth Miller at: November 16, 2009
You work the best magic of all; turning cruelty, pain and suffering into hope, love and joy. We have always adopted our cats and dogs from shelters or rescued them from the streets, and we have always been rewarded with amazingly loveable, intelligent, fun animal family members. Thank you so much for your so important work - you make the world a better place.

Submitted by William at: November 15, 2009
Woohoo! Way to go Joann. Your my hero :) Keep up your awesome work, the animals need you.

Submitted by Mary Ann F at: November 15, 2009
Joanne - You are the best! How you can face this kind of abuse and neglect day in and day out and still manage to do your job is just beyond me. Thank heavens for people like you. On behalf of all animals everywhere- thank you so much.

Submitted by keke at: November 15, 2009
hi Joann my names keke im 15 and i alwaysz loved animals at first i wanted to be a vet but now i wanna be a aspca agent do yu have any information for a person like me

Submitted by Betsy at: November 15, 2009
A big thanks to you Joann, and all the other folks who work incredibly hard to save animals from mis-treatment and neglect! You are the true hero's of our world!

Submitted by Tammy H. at: November 15, 2009
My husband and I have seen Animal Precinct once or twice but have had to quit watching it. The cruelty endured by the animals just makes me so sad, and my husband becomes very angry with the owners. Our hats are off to Ms. Sandano and all of the others that do what she does. It takes a special human being to ingest so much evil and hatred from the world and turn it into devotion and love. Thank you, thank you, thank you Joann!

Submitted by Jill Gambino-Oleary at: November 15, 2009
Thank you for what you do--I give you a lot of credit for keeping your cool when you come across such cruel people--I know I couldn't hold back my emotions & anger, but that is why you are good at your job. My entire family rescues dogs and it will always be unfathomable to me how people can be abusive towards animals-they are missing a crucial piece of humanity. We need to push for much stricter penalities & more jail time for animal abusers.

Submitted by Annette A. at: November 15, 2009
Thank you and your fellow officers for the hard work that you put into saving and helping so many animals. I just can't believe that you only have the two cats and three dogs. I think that I would have a bigger house full if I was in your postition.

Submitted by Bret Tyrey at: November 15, 2009
Joann, Thank you can not be said enough for your hard work and devotion, working to stop the brutal and inhumane acts inflicted upon Gods' creatures. Thank you. Thank you.

Submitted by Angela at: November 15, 2009
Thanks so much Joanna for all you do! You are a true hero and Im sure the animals appreciate all you do too! Its so nice to have people like you in this world that loves animals as much as people like me and many others do!

Submitted by kimba marie at: November 14, 2009
I would like to say what a great job all of you do.From the streets all the way to the peple who put the animals back together. when i can i raise money and send it in. Just go on dogster and look up kimber marie.

Submitted by Deona Flores at: November 14, 2009
Joann, Thanks for all you hard work and dedication. I can only image how challenging dealing with the offender's are. I used to watch your show when I was caring for my dad. He got to the place where he couldn't watch anymore though. It was just to heart breaking. I dearly love animals, and have two rescue cats. I don't think I could ever manage the emotions involed with you job though. Thanks for doing just an incredible jod...for all us animals lovers. With deep appreciation, Deona Flores

Submitted by erika at: November 14, 2009
love her, such an inspiration to animal lovers everywhere =)I miss watching Animal Precinct...not only did it educate on Animal Cruelty, it gave such an insight into how hard thier job really is. Keep up the great work!

Submitted by Rlovesanimals at: November 14, 2009
Joann ROCKS! I adore her and all the other animal heroes I see on tv, and a big shout out to all the unsung people who aren't on tv but are protecting animals everyday. Save an animal, and you are saving the world.

Submitted by Cheryl at: November 14, 2009
I miss Animal Precinct. I watched it all the time and really felt I knew these officers. Where has the show gone?

Submitted by john at: November 13, 2009
how can you become a part time volunteer investigator helper?

Submitted by Rachel at: November 13, 2009
i love watching all the animal cops shows, it is so hard to see the effects of cruelty, but i love the investigators and since i am not sure i would be able to do that every day so i am glad your and your colleagues all over the country are - i wish all towns had agents who were as dedicated as you

Submitted by Ellen Angerome at: November 13, 2009
JoAnn, you and each HLE officer at AP are God- assigned Angels for those hopeless animals out there desperately needing help and love. We all can't do what you can; but we can: pray for them and you; be aware and report even suspected neglect and abuse IMMEDIATELY; support animal protection bills; and if possible, support animal rescue shelters with whatever we can afford or in volunteering help. I also strongly encourage people to expose young children to pets at an early age, encouraging love and compassion right from the beginning. I know the ASPCA has programs to educate children, this is wonderful. Let each of us do our part to support all the great things you do. You are GREAT and loved by ALL! THANK YOU! and God bless you and the rest of the team.

Submitted by Dayton, OH at: November 13, 2009
Happy thoughts for you and the animals you rescue!

Submitted by Doris Wohl at: November 13, 2009
Thanks for educating people and supporting the animals as you do. You bring so much meaning to these poor animals and it is inspiring to see you do something worthwhile and meaningful. I live in Toronto, Canada and I have the Humane Society's phone number programmed in my cell if I should ever come across an animal in need it is very handy. I urge everyone to do the same. It only takes a couple of minutes. ON BEHALF OF ALL ANIMAL LOVERS, THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE LOVE YOU!

Submitted by Deb Brewer at: November 13, 2009
You are an inspiration to a lot of people. Your dedication and devotion to the animals is easliy seen in your show.Thank you for all you do for the animals!! God Belss all of you!

Submitted by Ginger Wright at: November 13, 2009
Hi Joann, thankyou so much for giving this special animals a second chance in life. I don't understand how people can be so mean to defenseless animals. God Bless all of you at the Humane law enforcement agency.

Submitted by enita at: November 13, 2009
Joann - thank God for people like you who make such a difference. God Bless you for the work you do and the love you show all living creatures.

Submitted by al at: November 13, 2009
Keep up the good work girl. You really are making a difference.

Submitted by Sue at: November 13, 2009
Joann, you're one of my favorites on Animal Precinct! I can tell you really care. It's wonderful seeing helpless and hopeless animals being rescued and placed in great homes. I also like seeing the "bad guys" arrested & taken to court. Only problem is: their punishments are never harsh enough to fit the crime.

Submitted by Pat G. at: November 13, 2009
Hi Joann, You are one of the angels out there that are the best at what you do. I wish I knew about what you all do when I was a bit younger because, for sure, I would have become one of you. I admire you and respect you. I'm sure so do all the furry friends that you rescue and help. Thank you and God Bless You. Stay safe out there.

Submitted by Laura at: November 13, 2009
Hello Joann! What a wonderful person you are to do what you do. It must be ssooo difficult at times. You must take some horrific images home with you. Not everyone has the strength to see what you see. I worked in a veterinary clinic for two days...i lost it when a man brought in his small toy breed, matted to the skin, infested with fleas, stinking like garbage and declared that "it" be put down because he didn't want it anymore. Needless to say, i left there sobbing. The cruelty that people have inside them is just beyond me. Please keep up the great work! Do the job that some people, like myself, wish they had the courage and strength to do. Best wishes!

Submitted by Susan H. at: November 13, 2009
I only wish I had the courage to do what you do for these animals. I live in Wisconsin where there are a number of puppy mills that contribute to the problem of abuse. Legislation was finally passed just this year to regulate them. Hopefully these new laws will be enforced.

Submitted by Judi Germiane at: November 13, 2009
Thank you for the very worthwhile work you do to help animals in need! I agree with you, it is shocking how some people can be so cruel to innocent animals! Please keep up the good work.

Submitted by Sandy at: November 13, 2009
Thanks for the hard work you do to protect these innocent loving animals. It is hard to believe that humans can be so cruel and hurt these little animals the way they do. I will never never understand it!

Submitted by Lyn Penn at: November 13, 2009
I have loved animals my whole life and I feel that God gave us diminion over animals, but not to abuse them, torture them, beat them, starve them,Etc. When I look into the evey of my Lab/Mix, rescued, I may add from being thrown out a car window at 10 weeks of age, all I see is pure love, devotion and wanting to be with me at all times. We should only be the type of person our pets think we are.

Submitted by Matt at: November 13, 2009
Yay Joann is still an animal super hero! I was thinking about her the other day wondering if she was still saving animals. The world is so much better with her in it =D

Submitted by Susan at: November 13, 2009
Joann, big fan of Animal Precinct. thanks so much for what you do do. At least this way the animals have a chance.

Submitted by dp1053 at: November 13, 2009
From watching the show, I know you officers are armed. Sometimes, I don't know how you do your job without shooting some of these abusers. I greatly admire the work all of you do.

Submitted by Donna at: November 13, 2009
God bless you and everyone who realize that animals have feelings too. Feelings of pain, rejection, loneliness, hunger, hot and cold, fear, etc just as us humans do.

Submitted by Ed Berck at: November 13, 2009
Joann: Bless you for what you do for our furry friends and for your commitment to doing the humane thing on their behalf. I commend your care and compassion regarding the welfare of all of the animals . I wish I could put myself at the front lines of this battle but unfortunately, I can't find the courage to witness suffering of any animals to any degree. So I join the battle armed with my checkbook. Keep up the good work and please know that many people are behind you.

Submitted by Becki Gorsline at: November 13, 2009
Joann, I watch AP all the time, and love it!! You are one of my favorite rescuers! It IS very hard to see some of these poor animals' conditions, but I love your part in their care.

Submitted by Eileen G - Florida at: November 13, 2009
Joann: I know you are being blessed by the thousands of people that pray in thanks for what you do. Let's keep up the great work for all God's creatures.

Submitted by SHIREEN MCKEE at: November 13, 2009
WONDERFUL WORK PLEASE PLEASE KEEP IT UP & MAKE AS MANY OTHERS POSSIBLE AWARE OF THE NEED. BRAVO TO THIS WONDERFUL LADY FOR HER LOVE & DEVOTION

Submitted by Judith Mitchell at: November 13, 2009
You're such a hero to us and to all those animals you give help to! ANIMAL PRECINCT does a tremendous amount to bring to peoples' awareness, the plight of so many brutally mistreated animals. Thank you, thank you! I used to rescue dogs dumped in Riverside Park in NYC -- some so thin I cried. Just returned from a trip to a South American country, where dirty, undernourished, stray dogs roam all over. It was heartbreaking -- wish there was a corresponding animal rescue movement down there!

Submitted by Susan in Alabama at: November 13, 2009
Joann, I miss you, Annemarie, and the others at the ASPCA in new shows of Animal Precinct. I will never understand why some people are cruel to animals or their fellow humans You don't have to impress animals with how you look or what you wear. They love you as you are.

Submitted by Katheen K. at: November 13, 2009
Thank you for doing such amazing things for these abused & neglected animals. Our society, unfortunately needs to be educated (at a young age) and constantly reminded how to honor and respect animals. Thank you for being a voice and for providing safety and comfort for these poor babies!! You are awesome!

Submitted by Jeannie at: November 13, 2009
Joann.. thank you... thank you... THANK YOU! You and your counter parts make a huge differenct in bringing to light the need for stricter laws. Those that abuse animals for their own amusement or lack of compassion are sub-human. It breaks my heart to watch the show about these abused animals but love to see the happy endings. I am a volunteer for a local shelter and for Second Chance Boxer Rescue... we all do what we can... when we can to make life better for the animals. Thank you again for being so dedicated and standing up for the animals. Keep up the good work.

Submitted by Jan at: November 13, 2009
What wonderful work you do. I watch the program and wish what few laws we have in Jacksonville, Florida would even be implemented. Police do not even stop the people who have untethered dogs in the back of trucks which carries a $500 fine. People do not know there is a leash law for cats as well as dogs because the authorities do not advertise or implement it. It makes me so angry, but in my work as a volunteer at the local shelter I just keep trying to help educate people.

Submitted by Ellen Stein at: November 13, 2009
I had the pleasure of meeting Joann recently at a Halloween block party at Sean Casey Animal rescue in Brooklyn and her lovely partner too-keep up your good work-you are one of God's messengers and will be rewarded accordingly.

Submitted by Katie B. at: November 13, 2009
Hi Joann, I, like you, am and always have been a huge animal lover and chose animals as true friends. Thank you and your fellow co-workers for the wonderful work you do everyday. I am a huge fan of Animal Precinct even though it breaks my heart to see animals being abused every day. I try to get involved and rescue animals when my funds allow me to. God bless you!

Submitted by Prissy at: November 13, 2009
Keep up the good work...the animals need you!

Submitted by Jan Wells at: November 13, 2009
Simply the BEST, Joann Sandano! I have 4 rescued kitties myself. Animals are a gift. We need to treasure them not abuse them. We need more agencies like yours. We had so many animals abandoned after Katrina it broke my heart. a lot were saved, but many animal lost their lives thanks to the storm and NO FEMA shelter that would take pets. WE had no help and no plans from the previous administration. Keep caring. I know I will.

Submitted by Stephanie Atwood at: November 13, 2009
Joann, I admire you greatly and thank you for the honorable work that you do. You are giving life to so many deserving animals! I am so thankful there are people like you brave enough and strong enough to enter this painful situations and remedy them. I encourage all of us who lack that strength to support the ASPCA and other organizations so that we can increase the number of hands-on hereos like Joann.

Submitted by P ZEMLIN at: November 13, 2009
I have no compassion for people who are cruel to animals...I would prefer the be torn up by dogs than put in prison..see how they like it. That's why I couldn't do what you do Joann..I would probably be sent to jail!! Thank you to you and all the others who save our beautiful animals. I have (3) rescues and have had many other rescue "babies" that have "crossed over the rainbow bridge" who I hope to see again. Bless you!

Submitted by Fran P. at: November 13, 2009
Thank you for all you do. I am a BIG animal lover and can not see how anyone could or would hurt an animal. I wish I could adopt all the abused animals. Thank you again.

Submitted by Iowa at: November 13, 2009
Thank you for all your hardwork and dedication in helping these animals. I would love to be able to do what you do for the ASPCA some day.

Submitted by volcano at: November 13, 2009
I watch you in Italy on Animal Planet and think you are all heroic. Such a shame that in a so-called civilised world you are needed at all.... says a lot for mankind's progress thru' the ages.

Submitted by Ashley Siegle at: November 13, 2009
Thank you for all those who make the emotional effort to rescue poor, helpless animals. I am an unconditional animal lover and it tears me apart when I see animals abused, neglected, or dying. It is so unfair that people have the ability to hurt these animals who did nothing wrong and only want to be loved. I only wish I was rich and could just own acres of land where I could rescue and adopt all kinds of animals and provide them all a loving and safe home. So thank you to all those making their part in saving the lives of these defenseless animals.

Submitted by Dinah at: November 13, 2009
Special Agent Joann, you rock! Thanx for doing what you do and keep up the good work, please! Dinah from Tijuana, Mexico is a volunteer at an animal protection group...www.avpcaplayas.org

Submitted by zunigirl at: November 13, 2009
Thank you, and all who care for the animals who cannot speak for themselves. I also volunteer and will never stop trying to help the homeless find homes. Keep up the good work and know that there are many people out here who appreciate what you do:)

Submitted by Denise Miller at: November 13, 2009
We need severe punishment for people that abuse animals. We had a puppy in michigan a few months ago found beaten with a tire iron and left to die. she was a beauty and sweet but lost a leg. the man that did it also beat his girlfirend. It was her pup and if she choose to live with him that is one thing but why did she put that puppy in to that situation. He needs severe punishiment. I love my pup Missy and never let her out alone. I always watch her in her fenced yard because I worry about someone stealing her or hurting her. so they will have to take me with them if they ever try it. she is not a dog to me but a family member.

Submitted by Cristine G. Co-Director-A Friend 4 Life Animal Rescue at: November 13, 2009
I have such respect and admiration for what you do. I am part of a rescue group here in Alabama and like previous comments, there is a serious lack of the really official SPCA groups in this state. There are so many times that our group rescues dogs and cats from cruelty and neglect from people who really should be prosecuted for animal cruelty. The laws just aren't upheld here in the deep south. We try to do our part. Thanks for all that you do in New York.

Submitted by Martha in Ohio at: November 13, 2009
You and your fellow HLE officers are able to do on a daily basis what I wish I could do. Unlike you, I would not be able to remain calm or maintain my perspective. I commend you and thank your for doing what I can not able to do! The admiration I have for all of you cannot be expressed in words.

Submitted by CA at: November 13, 2009
Thank you for helping those that can't speak for themselves. I hope you will keep up the good work in many years to come.

Submitted by Gail B at: November 13, 2009
My family and I are among many families who foster rescued dogs for GRRAND (Golden Retriever Rescue and Adoption of Needy Dogs) while they recover and rehabilitate waiting for their forever families. There is a desperate need for more foster families. At this time our fosters are a mother Golden and her nine rambunctious puppies. GRRAND couldn't accept "Fern" and pups into GRRAND unless there was a foster family in place. This poor girl is afraid of everything and everyone. Please, please, if you have the room and the heart, foster and adopt rescue dogs. Their love and blossoming in your care is so rewarding.

Submitted by Kim Cronin, St. Louis at: November 13, 2009
If only there were more agencies like the one you work for across the nation. We don't have an ASPCA here but we have the Humane Society and many, many rescues. I'm the director of River City Chihuahua (and all small breeds) Rescue. Missouri is the number one state for puppy mills and we could sure use some special agents here.

Submitted by Rachael K, Cincinnati OH at: November 13, 2009
Joann you rock!! We need more people like you to save those who cannot speak up for themselves. THANKS SO MUCH for all you do

Submitted by BL at: November 13, 2009
It is a blessing to have people like yourself, Joann, working on the frontlines combating animal cruelty. As an animal lover, it gives me hope and a sense of peace to know that there are others that care and take action on behalf of our animal friends. I completely agree that not everyone may love animals to the extent that some of us do, but basic respect, compassion and humane treatment for the other species that inhabit our planet is imperative. Our attitude and actions towards children and animals say a great deal about us as a society. My heartfelt thanks to you and the other officers. Keep up your wonderful work!

Submitted by Kim O. at: November 13, 2009
I appreciate everything you do for the animals. I would love to help if possible.

Submitted by WT at: November 13, 2009
Thank you for the work that you and your fellow officers do. My wish would be for other states and communities to have the dedication that I have seen in you.