Discover Our Solution

Cruelty leaves patterns behind — ones that data can help uncover and compassion can help transform. Together, we’re connecting the problem, the opportunity, and the solution to turn awareness into prevention.

We’re building a shared, secure system that makes cruelty patterns visible and actionable. Research shows that those who harm animals are significantly more likely to harm people* — which is why early intervention matters. When we understand the pattern early, we can prevent harm from repeating. Early intervention saves lives, in more ways than one.

*Sources: FBI NIBRS Animal Cruelty Data Collection (2016–present); Ascione, F. R. (1998–2011) research on animal abuse & family violence; DeGue & DiLillo, Clinical Psychology Review (2009);National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) reporting.

Because every life deserves light.

The Problem

Animal cruelty is often documented, but the information is rarely connected across jurisdictions..

As a result, those working to prevent cruelty —including shelters, rescue networks, animal advocates and concerned citizens — face significant barriers when trying to access reliable, complete information about individuals convicted of abuse. When gaps exist between prevention and response, patterns of harm can go unnoticed and the same abuse can continue.

No State or National Registry

A small number of states have established statewide registries that can improve visibility across jurisdictions within a state, and some counties and cities have created registries at the local level. These efforts vary in scope and remain bounded by jurisdictional lines, which limits continuity and makes broader or cross-state patterns of harm difficult to see.

Fragmented, Inconsistent and Inaccessible Records

Conviction data exists, but it’s buried in decentralized, inconsistent, and sometimes paywalled government systems. Some municipalities provide limited access to conviction data, but these efforts are not standardized, searchable, or interconnected.

Legal and Technical Barriers

Criminal records are public in many states, but accessing them requires navigating complex, inconsistent portals, often one county or court at a time.

Delayed or Missed Intervention

Without clear access to prior offenses or abuse patterns, animals are placed at risk again and again.

High Risk of Repeat Abuse

Without a coordinated system to flag repeat behaviors, convicted abusers can reoffend in new

Hidden Patterns, Unseen Risk

A scattered and unconnected system makes it nearly impossible to see patterns of abuse or identify repeat offenders. Without shared visibility, no one knows what has already happened, who has been involved, or when an animal is at risk. This leaves thousands of animals, and the people trying to protect them, vulnerable to harm that could have been prevented.

The Solution

There is a growing need across public and nonprofit sectors for a centralized system. Eyes for Mercy is building it — to ensure the right information reaches the right people at the right time.

Centralized Cruelty Data Platform

A secure hub that unifies public criminal case data with participating partner-submitted records (with appropriate safeguards) — transforming isolated information into shared insight and proactive prevention.

Creates the foundation for national prevention.

Authorized Portal Users

Private access for verified professionals to report, review, and cross-reference cruelty cases securely.

Improves data accuracy and collaboration.

AI-Powered Analytics

Models that identify potential matches and linkage signals (e.g., aliases) for review — spotting risk before abuse repeats.

Accelerates pattern detection and response.

Public Reporting Tool

An anonymous, easy-to-use form with media upload and geolocation so citizens can safely report suspected cruelty.

Delivers faster interventions & life-saving action.

Impact Dashboards

Clear visuals of progress, collaboration, and outcomes that turn data into accountability and hope.

Shows what’s working — so we can do more of it.

Alert & Response System

Instant notifications for linked cases and risks with clear routing guidance to support timely reporting and follow-up.

Empowers communities to speak up safely.

Real-Time Cruelty Map

A living map that helps protect animals by revealing where cruelty is emerging, escalating, or repeating..

Enables proactive, data-guided decisions.

Honor Wall

A shared website space for communities to acknowledge loss, celebrate survivors, and process the impact of cruelty together — so no one has to carry it alone.