How to Report Animal Cruelty
1. CALL THE POLICE
- Give the name and address of the alleged abuser.
- Describe what he/she looks like.
- Tell them the type of animals involved and describe them.
- Give the location of where you last saw the animal. (In barn, house, yard, car, etc)
- Tell them what you observed being done to the animal.
- If you wish to meet with the police officer, give the dispatcher your name, address and phone number. You may remain anonymous.
- If a dispatcher tells you they won't investigate because you are not willing to give your name, remind them that they are mandated by law to investigate anonymous complaints. Contact CFACE immediately if they refuse.
2. GET THE DISPATCHER'S NAME
3. ASK FOR A CASE NUMBER
4. ASK FOR THE OFFICER'S NAME
5. CONTACT CITIZENS FOR ANTI-CRUELTY ENFORCEMENT
We need to know the agency that handled your complaint and we need the case number.
Not only do we track cases
that were improperly handled, we also like to hear from you when
you feel your complaint was handled swiftly and accurately. We
also like to acknowledge those officers that take cruelty complaints
seriously. Animal cruelty and neglect cases need to be investigated
immediately to bring relief to animals that are suffering.
Contact us immediately if
you feel your complaint was not handled properly.
BE THE VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS AND CHOICE LESS ANIMALS OF KALAMAZOO COUNTY!
A good felony anti-cruelty law should:
* Apply to all animals.
* Apply to first-time offenders.
* Have large fines and lengthy prison time as penalties.
* Have no exemptions.
* Allow or require convicted abusers to get counseling at their own expense.
* Prohibit abusers from possessing animals or living where animals are present.