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Animal Abuse 


In California, it is illegal to:

  • Tether a dog to a stationary object for more than three hours.

  • Leave pets unattended in vehicles in extreme weather or without food and water for extended periods of time.

  • Maliciously and intentionally maim, mutilate, beat, torture, torment, wound, or kill an animal or overdrive, overload, or overwork animals.

  • Deprive animals of necessary sustenance, access to water, shelter, veterinarian care, and adequate exercise.

  • Poison animals belonging to another person.

  • Abandon an animal.

  • Fail to provide proper care for animals in pet shops.

  • Cruelly transport animals in a vehicle.

If you see or encounter instances of animal abuse, report it to the Animal Shelter at (916) 368-7387 . Please get as much information as possible to report to the dispatcher.

Be a "Critter Tipper" -- Reward Program:
Report potential animal abuse or neglect and you could be eligible for a reward.
Learn how to report a potential animal abuse/neglect case through Critter Tip.

ReportingĀ Cock-fighting:
There are several major issues sssociated with illegal cock-fighting events, including property destruction, gambling, drug dealing and animal cruelty among others. It is important to report cock-fighting activities so County officials can investigate these cases.
Learn more about cock-fighting...

 

Sacramento County
Municipal Services Agency
700 H Street, Room 7650
Sacramento, CA 95814
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