Report Animal Abuse or Neglect

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If you suspect an animal is being abused or neglected, contact the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Task Force with the address (or detailed directions to location) where animal(s) can be found, and a detailed description of the neglect or abuse. Allegations of physical abuse require a witness name and contact number OR fill out the form below. Such information will be treated as confidential by us unless the matter is turned over to law enforcement for investigation and/or prosecution or unless a subpoena or court order requires such disclosure. Thank you for being a concerned citizen and reporting suspected animal abuse or neglect.

Suspected Animal Abuse/Neglect Form

PLEASE NOTE: Form submissions will not be answered immediately. If you are reporting an animal in immediate distress (i.e. dog in a hot car, injured stray), please call 314.647.4400.
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