Animal abuse is not just about physical beatings. Basic mistreatment of pets — putting a cat in a cage that is too small, or not providing enough water for a dog on a hot day — also falls under the category of abuse. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) rescues mistreated and abandoned dogs and cats in the Los Angeles area. In 2006 alone, the organization found homes for about 2,200 animals and taught some 10,000 people how to treat animals more humanely.