How do I report animal cruelty?

The best thing you can do is report your suspicions of cruelty to your local law enforcement agency, humane organization, animal control agency or taxpayer-funded animal shelter. Read on for more information about how to recognize and report cruelty in your area.

What should I do if I suspect animal abuse?

If you think someone you know is abusing animals, please speak up. The best thing you can do is report your suspicions of cruelty to your local law enforcement agency, humane organization, animal control agency or taxpayer-funded animal shelter.

What should I do if my Neighbor is mistreating their pet?

If you think your neighbor may be mistreating their animals, address the issue. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has this helpful advice:

Where can I find local animal cruelty laws and regulations?

A number of laws may apply; usually these would be state and/or local laws, but there may be federal laws as well (e.g., if you suspect the animals are used for fighting). To obtain local ordinances, contact your city council, local humane organization, visit your local library or check online at www.municode.com.

How do I report animal cruelty to SPCALA?

spcaLA is Law Enforcement. If you suspect animal cruelty, submit an official tip online or by phone: (800) 540-SPCA (7722). The more thorough you are, the better you will equip spcaLA Humane Officers to investigate your complaint. Speak slowly and clearly.

What can I do if I see cruelty depicted online?

If you see cruelty depicted online, there are steps you can take to report the site or images in question: Access this background information for a particular website by visiting www.whois.net and doing a “whois” search of the site in question. Contact the site’s ISP (Internet service provider) about the offensive material.