Here are resources for addressing **animal abuse** and reporting incidents in Colorado: ### **State Agencies for Reporting Animal Abuse** 1. **Colorado Department of Agriculture - Division of Animal Health** - **Services**: The Division of Animal Health oversees animal welfare and works with local authorities to protect animals from abuse or neglect. - **Phone**: 1-303-869-9000 - **Website**: [https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/aganimals/animal-health](https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/aganimals/animal-health) 2. **Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) - Animal Cruelty Reporting** - **Services**: You can report animal cruelty incidents, and the CBI can assist local law enforcement agencies with investigations. - **Phone**: 1-303-239-4201 - **Website**: [https://cbi.state.co.us](https://cbi.state.co.us/) --- ### **Animal Welfare Organizations** 1. **The Denver Dumb Friends League** - **Services**: Provides a range of animal welfare services, including investigating reports of abuse and neglect, and offering educational programs on animal care. - **Phone**: 1-303-751-5772 (Denver) - **Website**: [https://www.ddfl.org](https://www.ddfl.org/) 2. **Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region** - **Services**: Offers animal cruelty investigations, adoption, and animal rescue services in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas. - **Phone**: 1-719-473-1741 - **Website**: [https://www.hsppr.org](https://www.hsppr.org/) 3. **Colorado Humane Society & SPCA** - **Services**: Works to prevent animal cruelty, provides education, and advocates for the humane treatment of animals across the state. - **Phone**: 1-303-865-0605 - **Website**: [https://coloradohumane.org](https://coloradohumane.org/) --- ### **National Resources for Animal Abuse Help** 1. **The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)** - **Services**: National organization with resources to report and assist in cases of animal cruelty, rescue, and rehabilitation. - **Phone**: 1-800-628-0028 (24/7 hotline) - **Website**: [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) 2. **Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)** - **Services**: Provides legal support and resources for reporting and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty. - **Phone**: 1-800-825-6543 - **Website**: [https://aldf.org](https://aldf.org/) --- ### **Local Law Enforcement & Animal Control** 1. **Local Animal Control** - **Services**: Many cities and counties in Colorado have local animal control agencies that investigate animal abuse or neglect. If you suspect animal cruelty in your area, contacting your local animal control or law enforcement can be effective. - For example, in Denver: **Denver Animal Protection** - **Phone**: 1-720-913-1311 - **Website**: [https://www.denvergov.org](https://www.denvergov.org/) 2. **Colorado State Patrol (CSP)** - **Services**: In emergencies involving animals, the CSP may be involved in rescue operations or directing to local authorities. - **Phone**: 1-303-239-4501 (Non-emergency) - **Website**: [https://www.coloradostatepatrol.com](https://www.coloradostatepatrol.com/) --- ### **Reporting Animal Abuse Anonymously** 1. **PETA Animal Cruelty Hotline** - **Services**: PETA offers a confidential hotline for reporting animal abuse cases and can direct your report to the relevant authorities. - **Phone**: 1-757-622-PETA (7382) - **Website**: [https://www.peta.org](https://www.peta.org/) 2. **Colorado Pet Overpopulation Fund (CPOF)** - **Services**: They provide support for preventing animal cruelty and offer information on how to report incidents of animal abuse. - **Phone**: 1-303-522-0221 - **Website**: [https://www.cpoof.org](https://www.cpoof.org/) --- ### **Counseling and Support for Animal Cruelty Victims** 1. **The National Domestic Violence Hotline (For Animal Abuse in Domestic Violence Situations)** - **Services**: If animal abuse is part of a domestic violence situation, this hotline can assist with resources, including safe haven options for pets. - **Phone**: 1-800-799-7233 (24/7) - **Website**: [https://www.thehotline.org](https://www.thehotline.org/) 2. **The Humane Society's "Pets for Life" Program** - **Services**: Offers resources for pet owners facing challenges and advocates for the humane treatment of pets. - **Phone**: 1-800-999-9375 - **Website**: [https://www.humanesociety.org](https://www.humanesociety.org/) --- If you suspect or witness animal abuse, it’s crucial to report it as soon as possible to local authorities, shelters, or any of the organizations mentioned above. Let me know if you need further details or assistance with contacting any of these services!