Although we support the effort to prevent animal cruelty, Seattle Humane is not authorized to investigate cases by state law. We can, however, offer you some guidance on what to do when you suspect or witness animal cruelty.
Read the tips below on how to report animal cruelty. After the tips, you’ll find a short list of local animal control agencies. In the event of an emergency, scroll down to call your local agency and ask to speak to an animal control officer now.
What you can do about animal cruelty
If you suspect an animal is being neglected or abused, call your local Animal Control agency. Animal Control has the power to investigate situations and enforce animal cruelty or abuse laws. And, when you report to the right agency, the information you give them is kept confidential.
Next, give the agency as much information as possible. Keep in mind that you should never attempt to investigate on your own! Even if you don’t have all the details, you should still file a report.
Who to call about animal cruelty
Here are some local agencies that can investigate reports of animal cruelty and neglect:
- King County Animal Control (206) 296-7387
- Seattle Animal Shelter (206) 386-7387
- PAWS (425) 787-2500
- Homeward Pet Adoption Center (425) 488-4444
- Medina Police Dept. (425) 454-1332
- Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue (206) 654-1117
- Cat Purebred Rescue (206) 782-2616
- MEOW Cat Rescue (425) 822-6369
- Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project (425) 673-2287
- Rabbit Haven (253) 851-6601
Other Washington Animal Organizations
- Humane Society for Tacoma/Pierce County (253) 383-2733
- Kitsap Humane Society (360) 692-6977
- Whidbey Animal Improvement Fund: (360) 678-5816
- Everett Animal Control (425) 257-6000
- Pasado’s Safe Haven (360) 793-9393
- N.O.A.H. Center (360) 629-7055
- Humane Society of Skagit Valley (360) 757-0445
- Humane Society of Cowlitz County (360) 577-0151 (Longview)
- Clallam County Humane Society (360) 457-8206 (Port Angeles)
- Southwest Washington Humane Society (360) 693-4746 (Vancouver)
- Thurston County Animal Services (360) 352-2510 (Olympia)
- Whatcom County Humane Society (360) 733-2080 (Bellingham)
- Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (509) 662-9577
- Blue Mountain Humane Society (509) 525-2452 (Walla Walla)
- SpokAnimal CARE (Spokane) (509) 534-8133
- Vashon Island Pet Protectors (206) 567-5222