If you witness or suspect animal cruelty, abuse, neglect or abandonment, please report your concerns to the appropriate animal control or law enforcement agency. Your report could help protect an animal from further suffering or harm.

If an animal or person is in immediate danger, call 911.

PRIMARY AGENCIES TO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY

Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) — Animal Protection Services

Serving: Tucson, Vail and participating areas of Pima County.

Phone: (520) 724-5900 — Option 4

Investigates animal cruelty, neglect, inadequate care, dangerous conditions, and reports of injured companion animals.

Official Reporting Information

Pinal County Animal Care & Control

Serving: Pinal County, including Maricopa and surrounding areas. Some municipalities, including Casa Grande, have their own animal control services.

Phone: (520) 509-3555

Investigates suspected cruelty and neglect involving dogs, cats, and other companion animals within its jurisdiction.

Official Reporting Information

Cochise County Animal Control Division

Serving: Cochise County, including unincorporated areas near Benson, Bisbee, and Willcox. Incorporated municipalities may have separate animal control services.

Phone: (520) 803-3550

Enforces animal welfare laws and county regulations concerning domestic animals, primarily dogs and cats.

Official Reporting Information

Santa Cruz County Animal Care & Control

Serving: Nogales, Rio Rico, and areas within Santa Cruz County jurisdiction.

Phone: (520) 375-7860

Handles reports involving suspected animal cruelty, neglect, sick or injured animals, and other animal welfare concerns.

After-hours contacts:

Official Reporting Information

ADDITIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & REPORTING HOTLINES

Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona (ACT)

Published anonymous reporting number: (520) 547-0260

The Animal Cruelty Taskforce has worked to improve the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty cases throughout Southern Arizona.

This number appears in animal welfare resource directories, but current hotline availability has not been confirmed. For an active cruelty complaint, contact animal control or law enforcement directly.

Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA)

Location: Tucson, Arizona

Phone: (520) 327-6088

Provides animal welfare education, community resources, and guidance for those concerned about animals in need.

HSSA is not a substitute for reporting suspected criminal animal cruelty or neglect to the appropriate enforcement agency.

Humane Society of Southern Arizona Website

Arizona Department of Agriculture — Livestock Cruelty Investigations

Serving: Statewide, Arizona

Phone: (623) 445-0281

Toll-Free: (800) 294-0305

Investigates suspected cruelty, abuse, and neglect involving livestock, including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, and pigs.

For cruelty involving companion animals such as dogs and cats, contact your local animal control agency instead.

Official Livestock Cruelty Reporting Information

WHAT INFORMATION TO PROVIDE WHEN REPORTING ANIMAL CRUELTY

When contacting animal control or law enforcement, provide as much accurate information as possible. They will need to know the following:

  1. Exact location: Provide the address, nearest intersection, landmarks, or directions to where the animal is located.
  2. Animal description: Include the type of animal, breed if known, color, approximate size, and number of animals involved.
  3. Description of suspected cruelty or neglect: Explain concerns such as lack of food or water, inadequate shelter, untreated injuries, abandonment, confinement in dangerous conditions, or intentional physical abuse.
  4. Dates and times: Describe when the incident occurred, how long the conditions have existed, and whether the problem is ongoing.
  5. Photographs or videos: Provide clear documentation if available and obtained legally. Never trespass or place yourself in danger to collect evidence.
  6. Witness information: Provide your contact details if you’re willing to be contacted for follow-up, along with any other relevant witness information.
  7. Request a case number: Ask for a report or incident number and keep it for future reference.

*IMPORTANT REMINDERS*

  • You do not need to prove that cruelty has occurred before reporting a reasonable concern. Investigators determine whether violations have taken place.
  • Do not confront a suspected abuser or enter private property without permission.
  • If you believe an animal is in immediate, life-threatening danger or witness cruelty actively occurring, call 911.
  • If the situation is not an emergency, contact the animal control agency or law enforcement department responsible for the incident’s location.

Animal Support and Protection (ASAP) Rescue encourages the public to report suspected animal cruelty and neglect. ASAP Rescue is a nonprofit animal rescue organization and does not have law enforcement authority to investigate or prosecute animal cruelty cases.