What is Animal Abuse and Cruelty?
Signs of animal abuse may vary depending on the situation. Witnessing someone beating, hurting, or harming an animal is an obvious telltale sign. Seeing a pet left in a hot car during the summer or chained up outside may be more signs. Or noticing if the animal’s coat is full of fleas and ticks or bones protruding from the body, which indicates neglect.
However, these are not the only signs. A fearful animal, one that seems to shrink away from people and situations, is powerful evidence of abuse. Be aware of owner behavior as well. Indications of possible abuse include if an owner seems aggressive or indifferent to an animal’s welfare. Watch how families react around each other since cruel owners may use pets as leverage against victims. Does the owner or family have pets for a very short time and then introduce a new pet? These are all signs of possible abuse and neglect.
Reporting Animal Cruelty (By State)
Signs of abuse
Physical factors include:
- A too-tight collar or open wounds indicating injury show a lack of veterinary service and may cause dangerous infection if left untreated.
- Fleas or ticks covering the animal’s body. External parasites pose very real risks to animals.
- Skin disorders, like rashes or bumps, can indicate untreated health issues.
- Under or overweight to the point the animal is unable to move. Limping or obvious signs of discomfort when attempting to move.
- Leaky, discharging body fluid. Eyes offer the more obvious sign of infection.
- Dirty or matted coats prohibiting the animal’s movements. Dirty nails, ears, and noses are not considered normal.
- Weakness or inability to breathe normally. Animals are prone to many diseases and this may indicate a major health problem.
- Fear of humans. If an animal is scared of human contact, acting aggressive or cowering, including the owner.
- Malnutrition leads to a higher chance of physical discomfort and health complications. Signs of food aggression and resource guarding in an animal may indicate a lack of consistent meals.
Environmental clues to be on the lookout for:
- Animals locked in cages outside with little human contact. Animals may be kept in a very small area, unable to move around with multiple pets in the limited space. This is often a sign of backyard breeders, who may supply a pet store with animals for sale.
- Hoarders, where the owner loses track of the number of animals in house and the house is often in disrepair, filled with feces and garbage.
- Dirty or unclean food and water bowls. Brackish water breeds many parasites that may harm animals.
- A lack of food or water near the animal.
- Leaving animals outside in bad weather, such as high heat or freezing rain or snow.
- Chained up for very long periods of time with little human contact. This includes using cement blocks and poles as weights around the neck, which may indicate dogfighting.
- Animals left alone after a family moves or released right before moving. Oftentimes the animals are left to fight for scraps and cannot defend themselves when placed outside.
How to help
If you witness any evidence of mistreatment, please contact your local animal control facility or humane organization immediately. The officers help maintain the quality of life for animals and are backed by municipal, state, and federal statutes.
If possible, document the evidence for the officers and be willing to speak up in court should testimony be necessary. Take photographs, write down date/times, and remember that documentation may be used in a court of law. Neglectful and cruel owners may receive a felony charge if convicted.
Additionally, psychological research indicates a connection between animal and human abuse, so speaking up may save more than an animal’s life. The Animal Law and Legal Center notes 30 states that include animals under temporary protection orders.
And if you know of a dogfighting ring, please call the national Humane Society hotline at 1-877-847-4787. To report any puppy or kitten mill information, call 1-877-645-5847. Criminal behavior doesn’t stop when the match ends or a pet is carried out of a pet store.
Click on a state above to view contact information for local animal welfare resources. Not every state will have dedicated authorities, but the local sources are always a good place to start. Remember, if an animal is in immediate danger do not hesitate to call 911 for immediate assistance. Your actions may save a life.
Alabama [statutes]
Greater Birmingham Human Society- Phone: 1-205-591-6522
- Website: http://gbhs.org/reporting-animal-cruelty/
- Phone: 1-251-633-3531
- Website: http://www.mobilespca.org/what-we-do-at-mobile-spca/animal-cruelty.aspx
Alaska [statutes]
Anchorage Animal Care & Control Center- Phone: 1-907-343-8122 or 1-907-343-8119 (dispatch)
- Website: http://www.muni.org/departments/health/admin/animal_control/pages/default.aspx
- Phone: 907-789-6997
- Email: execdir@ghspets.org
- Website: http://www.ghspets.org/requesting-service.html
- Phone: 907-746-6683
- Email: care@matsugov.us
- Website: http://www.matsugov.us/animalcare
Arizona [statutes]
Animal Crimes Investigations Unit, Maricopa County- Phone: 602-876-1681
- Email: animal_cruelty@mcso.maricopa.gov
- Website: https://www.mcso.org/Mash/AnimalCruelty.aspx
- Phone: (520) 321-3704, Ext. 121 or 520-547-0260
- Website: http://www.act-az.org/report.html
- Phone: 602-542-4293
- Email: lmclaughlin@azda.gov
- Website: https://agriculture.az.gov/animal-services-division
- Phone: 602-997-7585, ext. 2073
- Email: http://support.azhumane.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=1503
- Website: http://www.azhumane.org/programs-resources/report-animal-abuse/
- Phone: 928-445-2666
- Website: http://www.ycsoaz.gov/animal-control/
Arkansas [statutes]
Fayetteville and Washington County- Phone: 479-444-3456 (city) or 479-444-5700 (county)
- Website: http://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/644/Report-Animal-Cruelty
- Phone: 479-444-7387
- Email: hsozarks@gmail.com
- Website: https://hsozarks.org/speak-up/suspected-abuse/
- Phone: 870-935-3920
- Website: http://www.jonesboropolice.com/divisions/police-administration/animal-control
- Phone: 501-376-3067
- Email: troark@littlerock.org
- Website: http://www.littlerock.org/citydepartments/housing_programs/animalservices/
California [statutes]
Los Angeles Animal Services- Phone: 213-486-0450
- Website: http://www.laanimalservices.com/laws-policies/animal-cruelty/
- Phone: 510-777-3333
- Website: http://oaklandanimalservices.org/need-help/abused-neglected-animals/
- Phone: 714-935-6848
- Website: http://ocgov.com/residents/health/abuse/animalabuse
- Phone: 650-340-8200
- Email: reportcruelty@peninsulahumanesociety.org
- Website: http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/services/abuse.html
- Phone: 916-808-7387
- Website: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/General-Services/Animal-Care/Enforcement
- Phone: 619-243-3466
- Email: http://support.sdhumane.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=16221
- Website: http://www.sdhumane.org/what-we-do/programs/humane-law-enforcement/
- Phone: 408-794-7297
- Email: http://www.animalservicerequest.com/ActivityEntry.aspx?clientid=SNJS
- Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/index.aspx?NID=2383
- Phone: 831-454-7200
- Website: http://www.scanimalshelter.org/abuse
- Phone: 831-373-2631 or 831-422-4721 Ext. 213.
- Website: http://www.spcamc.org/humane-investigations/report-cruelty/
Colorado [statutes]
Colorado Department of Agriculture- Phone: 303-869-9144
- Website: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/aganimals/file-cruelty-or-neglect-complaint
- Phone: 1-800-249-5121
- Email: http://coloradohumane.org/animal-cruelty-report-form
- Website: http://coloradohumane.org/report-animal-cruelty
- Email: http://coloradolinkproject.com/contact-us/
- Website: http://coloradolinkproject.com/assessment-and-intervention/reporting/how-to-report-animal-neglect-or-cruelty/
- Phone: 303-923-0022
- Email: https://secure2.convio.net/ddfl/site/SPageNavigator/Investigations_Survey
- Website: http://www.ddfl.org/investigations/
- Phone: 719-473-1741 (Colorado Springs) or 719-544-005 (Pueblo)
- Website: https://www.hsppr.org/law
- Phone: 970-385-2900
- Website: http://www.lpchumanesociety.org/animalprotectioncontact.html
- Phone: 970-226-3647, Ext. 7
- Website: http://www.larimerhumane.org/animal-control
Connecticut [statutes]
Connecticut Department of Agriculture's Animal Control Division- Phone: 1-860-713-2506
- Email: AnimalControl@ct.gov
- Website: http://www.ct.gov/doag/cwp/view.asp?a=1367&q=259098
Delaware [statutes]
Delaware Office of Animal Welfare- Phone: 302-255-4646
- Website: http://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dph/oaw/animalcruelty.html
Florida [statutes]
The State of Florida recommends contacting local animal control and sheriff departments. For local enforcement numbers, please visit http://arff.org/report-abuse.
Florida Keys SPCA- Phone: 305-294-4857
- Website: http://fkspca.org/animal-services/animal-control-cruelty-investigations/
- Phone: 954-266-6840, 954-989-3977 Ext. 6840
- Contact Form: http://humanebroward.com/report-animal-cruelty/
- Website: http://humanebroward.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/ImportantPhoneNumbers.pdf
Georgia [statutes]
Note: The State of Georgia requests all information be given to local animal control and sheriff departments.
Georgia Department of Agriculture- Phone: 1-800-282-5852, ext. 4914 or 404-656-4914.
- Website: http://www.agr.georgia.gov/animal-cruelty-faqs.aspx
Hawaii [statutes]
Hawaiian Humane Society- Phone: 808-356-2250
- Contact Form: http://www.hawaiianhumane.org/sites/default/files/Citizen%20Complaint%20Form%20%28updated%20on%201.7.16%29.pdf
- Website: hawaiianhumane.org/Investigations-And-Rescues.html
- Phone: 808-632-0610, Ext. 100
- Website: http://kauaihumane.org/programs-services/report-abuse-or-neglect/
- Phone: 808-877-3680, Ext 211
- Website: http://www.mauihumanesociety.org/content/503d4e5881bf7/Overview_of_What_We_Do.html
Idaho [statutes]
Bingham County Humane Society- Phone: 208-680-3881
- Website: http://www.bingchs.org/localresources.htm
- Phone: 208-343-3166
- Website: https://www.idahohumanesociety.org/about/animal-protection/
Illinois [statutes]
Animal Welfare League- Phone: 708-636-8586, Ext 256
- Website: http://www.animalwelfareleague.com/programs-services/humane-investigations/
- Phone: 217-698-3804
- Website: http://www.illinoishumane.org/abuse.htm
- Phone: 312-644-8338, Ext. 304
- Email: abuse@anticruelty.org
- Website: http://anticruelty.org/services-local-resources/report-abuse/
Indiana [statutes]
Indiana Alliance of Animal Control and Welfare Organizations- Phone: 812-332-0123
- Email: admin@iaacwo.org
- Website: https://iaacwo.wordpress.com/animal-cruelty/
Iowa [statutes]
Animal Rescue League of Iowa- Phone: 515-284-6905
- Email: swilson@arl-iowa.org
- Website: http://www.arl-iowa.org/animal-control/cruelty-intervention/default.aspx
Kansas [statutes]
Lawrence Human Society- Phone: 785-843-6835
- Website: http://lawrencehumane.org/animals/report
- Phone: 785-368-9484
- Email: tpaige@topeka.org
- Website: http://www.topeka.org/tpd/animal_control.shtml
Kentucky [statutes]
For local enforcement numbers, please visit http://kaco.org/en/county-information/county-websites.aspx.
Owensboro Humane Society- Phone: 270-302-6813
- Email: info@owensborohumane.org
- Website: http://owensborohumane.org/report-abuse/
Louisiana [statutes]
Cenla Alliance for Animal (CAFA)- Phone: 318- 473-1229 (Alexandria) or 318-449-5674 (Pineville)
- Email: cafa@gmail.com
- Website: http://cenlaanimals.com/animal-abuse-or-neglect/
- Website: http://www.lawc.la.gov/contact
- Phone: 504-368-5191 Ext. 100
- Email: dispatch@la-spca.org
- Website: http://www.la-spca.org/humanelawenforcement
Maine [statutes]
For local enforcement numbers, please visit http://www.maine.gov/local. Animal Welfare Office- Phone: 1-207-287-3846 or 1-877-269-9200
- Email: welfare@maine.gov
- Website: http://www.maine.gov/dacf/ahw/animal_welfare/#contact
Maryland [statutes]
For local enforcement numbers, please visit http://www.dpscs.maryland.gov/onlineservs/sor/local_law_enforcement_agencies.shtml. SPCA/Humane Society of Saint George’s County- Phone: 301-262-5625, Line 1
- Website: http://www.pgspca.org/advocacy/crueltyabuse-and-prevention-program/
Massachusetts [statutes]
Animal Rescue League Boston Law Enforcement Division- Phone: 1-657-777-2752
- Law enforcement: 1-617-226-5610
- Email: cruelty@arlboston.org
- Website: http://www.arlboston.org/law-enforcement-services/
- Phone: 1-617-522-6008 or 1-800-628-5808 (Monday – Friday, 9 A.M. – 5 P.M.)
- Email/Contact Contact Form: http://support.mspca.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=12461
- Website: https://www.mspca.org/cruelty-prevention/
Michigan [statutes]
For local enforcement numbers, please visit https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mda/Licensed_Animal_Shelter_List_By_County_Report_222946_7.pdf. Humane Society of Huron Valley- Phone: 734-661-3512
- Email: http://www.hshv.org/site/PageNavigator/cruelty/report.html
- Website: http://www.hshv.org/site/PageNavigator/cruelty/crueltyindex.html
- Phone: 313-872-3401
- Website: http://support.michiganhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty#.VrqgWoGwST8
Minnesota [statutes]
Animal Humane Society- Phone: 763-489-2236
- Email: investigations@animalhumanesociety.org
- Website: https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/rescue/reporting-animal-cruelty
- Minnesota Federated Humane Societies
- Phone: 1-877-826-4625
- Website: http://humanesocieties.net/investigations/our-investigations/
Mississippi [statutes]
Mississippi Animal Rescue League- Phone: 601-969-1631
- Website: http://www.msarl.org/?page_id=44
Missouri [statutes]
To reach local authorities call 314-647-4400. Attorney General- Phone: 1-800-392-8222 or 573-751-3321 if outside the state.
- Contact Form: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/agriculture-environment/canine-cruelty/canine-cruelty-complaints
- Website: https://ago.mo.gov/divisions/agriculture-environment/canine-cruelty
- Phone: (314) 622-4800
- Twitter: @stlcsb
- Website: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/news-media/newsgram/animal-cruelty-task-force.cfm
- Phone: 314-647-4400
- Contact Form: http://member.hsmo.org/site/Survey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=5060
- Website: http://www.hsmo.org/animal-rescue/reportabuse.html
Montana [statutes]
Lewis and Clark Humane Society- Phone: 406-447-8461
- Website: http://www.mtlchs.org/pages/services.htm
- Phone: 406-323-1402
Nebraska [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers. Nebraska Humane Society (Omaha and Sarpy County)- Phone: 402-444-7800, Ext 1.
- Email: mailto:animalcontrol@nehumanesociety.org
- Website: http://www.nehumanesociety.org/community-services/animal-control/reporting-an-animal-issue.html
Nevada [statutes]
Please file a report with local law enforcement officers. Note: Nevada judges may include pets in a temporary protection order for domestic violence. Las Vegas Valley Humane Society- Phone: 702-434-2009
- Email: LVVHS@cox.net
- Website: http://www.lvvhumane.org/how_to_report_abuse.php
- Phone: 775-856-2000, Ext. 200
- Email: animalhelp@nevadahumanesociety.org
- Website: http://nevadahumanesociety.org/about-us/programs-and-services/
- Phone: 775-322-3647
- Contact Form: http://www.animalservicerequest.com/ActivityEntry.aspx?clientid=WSHO&noback=1
- Website: https://www.washoecounty.us/animal/
New Hampshire [statutes]
Note: all complaints must be filed with local law enforcement agencies.
Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire- Phone: 603-471-0888
- Website: http://www.rescueleague.org/#!animal-cruelty/c1nc0
- Phone: 603-772-2921, ext. 111
- Email: cruelty@nhspca.org
- Website: http://www.nhspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/
New Jersey [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Animal Protection League of New Jersey- Resources: http://www.aplnj.org/Animal-Cruelty.php
- Phone: 201-573-8900
- Website: http://bergenspca.org/report-animal-cruelty
- Emergency hotline: 732-542-0040.
- Daytime phone: 800-582-5979
- Website: http://monmouthcountyspca.org/humane-law/
- Phone: 800-582-5979
- Website: http://njspca.org/report-abuse
- Website: http://www.state.nj.us/nj/community/animal/ (Animal Welfare)
- Website: http://www.nj.gov/health/animalwelfare/spca.shtml (Department of Health)
New Mexico [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Bernalillo County Animal Cruelty Task Force- Phone: 505-886-1PAW
- Email: rescue@nmdog.org
- Website: http://www.nmdog.org/berncoact.html
- Phone: 505-955-2700
- Phone: 505-955-2701 (Animal Services)
- Website: http://sfhumanesociety.org/services-get-involved/report-cruelty/
- Website: http://www.santafenm.gov/animal_services
New York [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers. To report state dog fighting rings, please call 1-866-697-3444.
Central New York SPCA- Phone: 315-454-3469
- Email: crueltyinvestigations@cnyspca.org
- Website: http://www.cnyspca.org/cruelty-report/
- Phone: 855-448-2548 (Contact Person: Gene Hetch)
- Website: http://www.hudsonvalleyhumanelaw.com/
- Phone: 518-434-8128
- Email: information@mohawkhumane.org
- Website: http://www.mohawkhumane.org/cruelty.html
- Phone: 516-843-7722
- Email: crueltystoppers@ncspca.us
- Contact Form: http://www.nassaucountyspca.org/report.cfm
- Website: http://www.nassaucountyspca.org/law-enforcement.cfm
- Phone: 311
- Contact Form: https://www1.nyc.gov/apps/311universalintake/form.htm?serviceName=NYPD+Animal+Abuse
- Website: http://www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/1057/animal-abuse
- Phone: 914-941-7797
- Website: http://www.spca914.org/cruel.htm
- Phone: 631-382-7722
- Email: https://suffolkspca.org/contacts/
- Website: https://suffolkspca.org/fight-animal-cruelty/cruelty-neglect/
North Carolina [statutes]
Note: Per state request, please file a report with local law enforcement officers. You may also contact the Animal Welfare Department at 919-707-3250.
Outer Banks SPCA- Daytime Phone: (252) 475-5620
- After Hours: 252-475-5620
- Email: spca@darenc.com
- Website: http://www.obxspca.org/
North Dakota [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Fargo Community Service Officers- Phone: 701- 241-1437
- Website: http://www.cityoffargo.com/CityInfo/Departments/Police/AboutFargoPolice/FieldServicesDivision/CommunityServiceOfficers/
- Phone: 701-852-0111
- Website: http://www.minotnd.org/444/Animal-Control
Ohio [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Capital Area Humane Society- Phone: 614-777-7387, Ext 250
- Contact Form: http://cahs-pets.org/report-cruelty
- Website: http://cahs-pets.org/i-need-help/report-animal-cruelty
- Contact Form: http://www.fairhumane.org/report_cruelty_form.htm
- Website: http://www.fairhumane.org/report_cruelty.htm
- Phone: 614-777-7387, ext 250
- Contact Form: http://www.cahs-pets.org/report-cruelty
- Website: http://www.cahs-pets.org/i-need-help/report-animal-cruelty
- Phone: 937-544-8585
- Website: http://www.adamscountyanimals.org/CrueltyReport.htm
- Phone: 740-369-7387, Option 5
- Email: hsdchumaneagent@gmail.com
- Contact Form: https://hsdc.wufoo.com/forms/hsdc-cruelty-report/
- Website: http://www.hsdcohio.org/#!cruelty/cnmm
- Phone: 419-562-9149
- Email: cchs@crawfordhumane.com
- Website: http://www.crawfordhumane.com/
- Phone: (740)967-3700 (Humane Agent: Paula Evans)
- Website: http://www.lchspets.org/
- Phone: 330-487-0333, Option 1
- Website: http://www.summithumane.org/cruelty/
- Phone: 419-447-5704
- Email: hssc2811@sbcglobal.net
- Website: http://humanesocietyseneca.wix.com/humane-society#!__animal-cruelty
- Phone: 419-891-9777
- Email: cruelty@toledohumane.org
- Website: https://www.toledohumane.org/stop-animal-cruelty
- Contact Form: http://www.actoh.org/#!report-abuse/c1qnl
- Website: http://www.actoh.org/
Oklahoma [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers. To view state-licensed shelters in your area, visit http://app.ag.ok.gov/petlicensing/.
Animal Welfare Home (Oklahoma City)- Phone: 405-297-2255
- Website: http://www.okc.gov/animalwelfare/
- Phone: 918-647-8154 or 918-647-8620
- Website: http://www.poteaupets.org/
- Phone: 918-428-7722
- Website: http://www.tulsaspca.org/how-we-help/investigating-cruelty
Oregon [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Clackamas County- Phone: 503-655-8628
- Contact Form: http://web3.clackamas.us/up/forms/investigation.jsp
- Website: http://www.clackamas.us/dogs/investigations.html
- Phone: 503-988-7387
- Website: https://multcopets.org/investigations-field-services
- Phone: 503-285-7722, Ext. 214
- Contact Form: http://www.oregonhumane.org/report-cruelty/suspected-animal-cruelty/
- Website: http://www.oregonhumane.org/report-cruelty/
- Phone: 503-812-0105
- Email: tillamookanimalshelter@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.tillamookanimalshelter.org/about.htm
Pennsylvania [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
ACCT Philly- Phone: 267-385-3800
- Email: fieldservices@acctphilly.org
- Contact Form: http://www.acctphilly.org/programs/animal-ordinance-complaints/report-a-violation/
- Phone: 412-847-7066
- Website: http://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/site/c.elKWIeOUIhJ6H/b.8629679/k.DF24/How_to_Report_Animal_Cruelty.htm
- Phone: 814-724-5115, press 2.
- Website: http://www.cchspets.org/animalabuse.html
- Phone: 484-302-0018
- Contact Form: http://www.ccspca.org/report-animal-abuse/
- Phone: 724-627-9988
- Website: http://www.greenepet.org/our-services/animal-abuse-investigation/
- Phone: 814-835-8360
- Website: http://www.humanesocietyofnwpa.com/contact/report-animal-cruelty/
- Phone: 570-322-4646
- Website: www.lycomingspca.org
- Phone: 1-866-601-SPCA
- Email: cruelty@pspca.org
- Website: http://www.pspca.org/about/contact-us/
- Phone: 412-321-4625 Ext. 216
- Email: investigations@wpahumane.org
- Contact Form: http://www.wpahumane.com/complaint-form
Rhode Island [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty- Phone: 1-401-438-8150, ext. 4
- Email: mailto:cruelty@rispca.com
- Website: http://rispca.com/fight-cruelty/cruelty-investigations/
South Carolina [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Anderson County Humane Society- Phone: 864-225-9855
- Website: http://www.achsonline.com/complaint.htm
- Phone: 803-783-1267, Ext. 11
- Email: eocain@humanesc.org
- Website: http://humanesc.org/report-animal-cruelty/
South Dakota [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Aberdeen Area Humane Society- Phone: 605-226-1200
- Email: info@anewleashonlife.net
- Website: http://anewleashonlife.net/
- Phone: 605-394-4132
- Email: animalcontrol@hsbh.org
- Website: http://hsbh.org/animal-info/report-abuse/
Tennessee [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Humane Educational Society- Phone: 423-624-5302
- Email: hesdispatch@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.heschatt.com/programs-services/animal-protection-services/
- Phone: 865-992-7969
- Email: org@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.unioncountyhumanesociety.org/viewpage.php?page_id=2
- Phone: 423-744-9548
- Email: mrhumane@gmail.com
- Contact Form: http://www.mrhumane.org/abuse.php
- Phone: 865-453-7000
- Email: ShelterStaffSevier@gmail.com
- Website: http://www.sevierhumane.org/
Texas [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Austin Animal Services- Phone: 512-978-0500
- Website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/animal-services
- Phone: 713-869-7722
- Website: http://www.houstonspca.org/cruelty-and-rescue/report-cruelty.html
- Phone: 817-332-4768, Ext. 113
- Email: investigations@hsnt.org
- Website: https://www.hsnt.org/cruelty-investigations/
- Phone: 903-297-2170
- Contact Form: http://hsntx.org/
- Phone: 210-226-7461
- Contact Form: http://sahumane.org/index.php?option=com_rsform&formId=7&Itemid=100
- Website: http://sahumane.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=44&Itemid=75
- Phone: 940-552-5373
- Website: http://www.wilbargerhumanesocietyvernontx.org/#!report-animal-cruelty/c122m
Utah [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Humane Society of Utah- Phone: (801) 261-2919, Ext. 210 (statewide)
- Email: jfox@utahhumane.org
- Website: https://www.utahhumane.org/our-programs/investigations
Vermont [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Vermont Humane Federation- Phone: 1-877-948-6263 (9HUMANE)
- Contact Form: http://www.reportanimalcruelty.com/
- Website: http://www.vermonthumane.org/animal-cruelty/
Virginia [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Pulaski County Humane Society- Phone: 540-674-0089
- Email: info@pchsva.org
- Website: http://www.pchsva.org/shelter.html
Washington [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Blue Mountain Humane Society- Phone: 509-525-2452
- Email: animalcontrol@whatcomhumane.org
- Website: http://bluemountainhumane.org/animal-control/
- Phone: 360-733-2080, Ext. 3017
- Email: animalcontrol@whatcomhumane.org
- Website: http://whatcomhumane.org/animal-control-rescue/
Washington, D.C. [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Washington Humane Society- Phone: 202-723-5730
- Website: http://support.washhumane.org/site/PageServer?pagename=fightcruelty_hle_reportcruelty
West Virginia [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Humane Society of Parkersburg- Phone: 304-422-5541
- Email: manager@hsop.org
- Website: http://hsop.org/AnimalControl/Ifyouseeabuseorneglect/tabid/156/Default.aspx
- Phone: 304-342-1576, Ext. 118
- Website: https://adoptcharleston.com/index.php/animal-services/animal-cruelty-neglect/
Wisconsin [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Elmbrook Humane Society Inc- Phone: 262-782-9261
- Website: http://www.ebhs.org/index.php/how-to-help-2/report-abuse
- Phone: 715-845-2810
- Email: info@catsndogs.org
- Contact Form: http://catsndogs.org/contact-us/
- Website: http://catsndogs.org/services/report-abuse/
- Phone: 608-935-1381
- Email: office@ichs.net
- Website: http://www.ichs.net/services/humane-officer/
Wyoming [statutes]
Note: Please file a report with local law enforcement officers.
Cheyenne Animal Shelter- Phone: 307-635-1453
- Website: http://www.cheyenneanimalshelter.org/animal-control/