Suggested Contacts for Reporting Animal Abuse

Contact any of the below organizations in your local area to find possible investigative departments or other resources to look into the situation.

• Humane Society or SPCA
• Animal Control
• Other Rescue Groups: search a national directory of animal related organizations to find rescues in your area.

Also, consider these other sources to combat animal abuse and cruelty:

• Law Enforcement: contact sheriff, police department, constable, etc. to report suspicions of neglect/cruelty.

• Prosecuting Attorney/Judge: contact your local judicial representatives to advocate for enforcement of local and state animal protection laws.

• Town Officials/Mayor/Senators & Representatives: contact political figures to help bring animal protection issues to the public's attention and enact/revise related laws.

• State Veterinarians/Dept. of Agriculture: contact regarding issues for pet stores and breeding operations, rescues/shelters, circuses, zoos, farms, etc.

• U.S. Fish & Wildlife: responsible for enforcing many wildlife related federal laws and management programs.

• www.labanimalissues.org: to report concerns regarding lab animal care.

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