Animal Cruelty Investigations
~ More than 9,025 investigations and reinvestigations have been handled in the last five years.
 | SPCA Tampa Bay court-appointed, Humane Officers conduct cruelty and abuse investigations in Pinellas County.
To report a suspected animal cruelty situation call: 727-586-3591 and follow the prompts. Your name will be kept confidential. We make every attempt to improve the animal’s situation through owner education and persuasion. When this does not lead to positive results, SPCA Tampa Bay works closely with law enforcement agencies and the State Attorney’s office to investigate and step in to confiscate animals in need and provide life-saving care. Our officers also provide expert testimony to help convict offenders. |
Our special thanks to the law firm that has provided pro bono legal assistance for the animals
for more than 15 years: Zimmet, Unice, Salzman & Heyman, P.A.
Be Part of the Solution
Animal Fighting Hurts Animals, Children, Communities and You! The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) offers a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dogfighting or cockfighting. If you have information about illegal animal fighting, you are eligible for this reward.
- Call your local police department or animal control agency. Give them as many details as you can about the suspected animal fighting situation. You do not need to give your name to law enforcement to report illegal animal fighting. Tell the law enforcement agency about The HSUS's reward program.
- Get a letter from law enforcement. If the suspected animal fighter is convicted, ask the law enforcement agency involved in the case to write a letter to The HSUS.
- The letter should state that your tip helped lead to the arrest and prosecution of the convicted animal fighter. The letter should be mailed or faxed to: Animal Fighting Reward Program ~ c/o Ann Chynoweth
The Humane Society of the United States
2100 L St. NW Washington, DC 20037
FAX: 301-721-6414
- Call The HSUS for more information: 202-452-1100 or go to www.humanesociety.org