Report Animal Cruelty

If you live in the following places, here are some options:

Australia

https://www.rspca.org.au/report-animal-cruelty/

It's important to note that the Northern Territory has a different reporting system, with animal cruelty reports directed through the NT Government's Animal Welfare Branch via phone or online: You can call 1300 720 386, email animalwelfare@nt.gov.au or submit a report online. In an emergency, call NT Police on 131 444 or 000.

Canada

Ontario

• Provincial Animal Welfare Services (PAWS): Call 1-833-9-ANIMAL (1-833-926-4625). This line is available 24/7 for reporting animals in distress.

British Columbia

• BC SPCA Animal Helpline: Call 1-855-622-7722 between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., seven days a week. For emergencies outside these hours, contact your local police or the Conservation Officer Service.

Alberta

• Outside Calgary and Edmonton: Call the Alberta SPCA at 1-800-455-9003 - Choose option #1.
• Calgary: Contact the Calgary Humane Society at 403-205-4455.
• Edmonton: Call Animal Care & Control Centre at 311.

New Brunswick

• NB SPCA: Call the confidential 24/7 hotline at 1-877-722-1522 to report animal cruelty or neglect.

Newfoundland and Labrador

• St. John’s: Call 311 or 709-754-2489. For farm animals, contact the Department of Natural Resources. In urgent cases, reach out to your local RNC or RCMP detachment.

Ireland

ISPCA (Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)

• Phone: 0818 515 515
• Email: helpline@ispca.ie
• Online Reporting: ISPCA Report Cruelty

New Zealand

Contact the SPCA New Zealand for concerns about companion animals:

• Phone: 0800 SPCA NZ (0800 77 22 69)
• Online Reporting: SPCA Report Animal Cruelty

SPCA inspectors are authorized under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 to investigate complaints and prosecute offenders.

For injured or distressed native wildlife, contact the Department of Conservation (DoC):

• Phone: 0800 DOC HOT (0800 362 468)

DoC manages issues related to native species, including marine mammals and protected birds.

Singapore

If you witness an animal in immediate danger or distress, call 999 to contact the police.

You can also contact Singapore SPCA to make a cruelty & welfare report.

While the SPCA does not have enforcement powers, it collaborates closely with authorities to investigate cases.

Animal & Veterinary Service (AVS), under the National Parks Board (NParks), is the government agency responsible for animal welfare enforcement.

• 24-Hour Animal Response Centre: 1800 476 1600
• Online Reporting: Submit a report via the AVS Feedback Portal(may require Singapore IP address to access)

AVS investigates all alleged animal welfare and cruelty cases, including pet abandonment. They take enforcement action against offenders, with penalties including fines and imprisonment.

United Kindom

England & Wales

RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): The RSPCA investigates reports of animal cruelty and neglect.

• Phone: 0300 1234 999
• Online Reporting: RSPCA Report a Concern

Scotland

Scottish SPCA (Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Handles animal welfare concerns in Scotland.

• Phone: 03000 999 999
• For more information, visit the Scottish SPCA website.

Northern Ireland

USPCA (Ulster Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Investigates organised animal cruelty and works with local councils and authorities.

• Phone: 028 3025 1000
• Online Reporting: USPCA Report Cruelty

For companion animal neglect, contact your local council. For wildlife crimes, call the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) at 101, or 999 in emergencies.

United States

In the United States, reporting animal cruelty primarily involves contacting local authorities and animal welfare organizations. While national organizations provide resources and support, the investigation and enforcement of animal cruelty laws typically fall under the jurisdiction of state and local agencies.

Contacting your local animal control, humane society/SPCA, or police department by phone is a primary method for reporting, especially for urgent situations. Look up the non-emergency phone numbers for these agencies in your local area. For emergencies, call 911.

National Organizations

• ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals): Provides resources for recognizing and reporting animal abuse. In New York City, you can report suspected abuse by calling 311; for crimes in progress, call 911.
• Humane Society of the United States (HSUS): Offers guidance on reporting animal cruelty and can direct you to local resources.
• PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals): If local authorities are unresponsive, you can report cruelty to PETA at 757-622-7382.

Farm Animals and Commercial Facilities

• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS): For concerns about animals covered under the Animal Welfare Act or the Horse Protection Act, file a complaint with USDA APHIS.

Online and Internet-Based Abuse

• Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): To report online animal abuse, such as videos depicting cruelty, file a complaint at www.ic3.gov.

Some useful links:

https://www.humaneworld.org/en/contact-animal-rescue-team

https://www.humanerescuealliance.org/report-cruelty