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Report Abuse

Animal abuse and cruelty encompasses behavior harmful to animals from neglect to malicious killing. Most abuse investigations can be resolved through education as they often involve unintentional neglect.

Intentional cruelty, or abuse, is knowingly depriving an animal of food, water, shelter or veterinary care or malicious torturing, maiming, mutilating, or killing an animal.

Both types of allegations can be criminally charged misdemeanors or felonies.

If you suspect abuse or cruelty, please report it now. Here is how.

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If you are reporting an emergency situation such as an animal bite, injured animal, or aggressive animal needing immediate response, call 911.

If an animal is in immediate danger, such as a dog locked in a hot car, please call 911.

Step 1.Know It When You See It

Animal abuse and cruelty can be intentional and unintentional.

Make a report if you see conditions like these:

No access to food, water or shelter
No access to vet care
Subject to malicious torture, maiming, mutilation or death
Keeping of wild or exotic animals

For a complete list of conditions considered neglectful or abusive you are encouraged to review Article III. - Animal Protection of the Unified Government Code of Ordiances

Step 2.Gather Information

These types of items will be useful when making a report.

Date & Time
Location
Description of the Animal
Pictures associated with the incident
Names of persons involved in or witnesses to the abuse

Step 3.Complete the Form

Report Animal Abuse & Neglect

Step 4.Know What to Expect

Complaints are prioritized by urgency/emergency status.

Reports are confidential, however if you choose to provide your information, we could contact you with follow-up information or questions.

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