Report Neglect / Abuse

 

Every state has laws prohibiting animal cruelty and all of them contain felony provisions. However, a law is only as good as its enforcement and that's why animals rely on you to protect them by reporting animal abuse.

Signs of Animal Neglect / Abuse

“Research shows the link between cruelty to animals and toward humans.”
— Animal Legal Defense Fund

  1. Thin

  2. Injured

  3. Unsanitary conditions

  4. Physical Abuse

  5. Abandoned

  6. Dog Fighting

  7. No Shelter

  8. No Food or Water

  9. Animal Hoarding (more than 10 animals at a residence)

  10. Animal left alone in vehicle

Reporting abuse

If you witness suspected cruelty to animals, call your local animal control agency as soon as possible or dial 9-1-1 if you’re unfamiliar with local organizations. If you make a report of alleged animal cruelty, the responding agency is required to investigate.

You will be speaking with a Police Dispatch and they will give the calls to the appropriate officer. When you call the local authorities please be sure you have the following information:

  • Your name and phone number (Confidential unless called in for court)

  • Exact Location of the animal(s)

  • Nature of the Complaint

  • Description of the Animals involved

  • Any other pertinent information

If your area lacks the proper animal welfare agency and your local authorities are not equipped to deal with animal cruelty cases, you can also contact the Humane Society.