Here are resources for animal abuse help in Kansas:
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### **1. Kansas Animal Control Association (KACA)**
- **Purpose**: Supports local animal control agencies in addressing animal abuse and neglect.
- **Website**: [KACA Website](https://www.kskaca.org/)
- **Services**: Reporting animal abuse, education on animal welfare laws, and connecting with local animal control officers.
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### **2. Kansas Department of Agriculture – Division of Animal Health**
- **Purpose**: Oversees animal health and welfare statewide.
- **Phone**: **1-785-564-6601**
- **Website**: [Division of Animal Health](https://agriculture.ks.gov/)
- **Services**: Investigates livestock cruelty and ensures compliance with state animal health laws.
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### **3. Kansas Humane Society**
- **Purpose**: Provides shelter and advocates for the welfare of animals.
- **Phone**: **1-316-524-9196**
- **Website**: [Kansas Humane Society](https://www.kshumane.org/)
- **Services**: Shelter for abused animals, education on preventing abuse, and adoption services.
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### **4. Kansas ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)**
- **Purpose**: A nationwide organization working to prevent and respond to animal cruelty.
- **Website**: [ASPCA](https://www.aspca.org/)
- **Services**: Reporting animal cruelty, investigations, and legal advocacy for animal welfare.
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### **5. Local Law Enforcement**
- **Purpose**: Handles urgent animal abuse cases in your community.
- **How to Report**: Call your local police department or **911** for immediate concerns about animal cruelty.
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### **6. Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) – Kansas Office**
- **Purpose**: Works on state-specific animal welfare issues, including cruelty investigations.
- **Website**: [HSUS Kansas](https://www.humanesociety.org/)
- **Services**: Advocacy for stronger animal cruelty laws, rescue operations, and public education.
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### **7. Report Animal Cruelty in Kansas**
- **Kansas State Law**: Animal cruelty is a criminal offense under Kansas law (Statute 21-6412).
- **Reporting**: Contact your local animal control office or humane society to report suspected abuse. You can also report directly to law enforcement or the Kansas Attorney General’s office.
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### **8. Great Plains SPCA**
- **Purpose**: A local animal shelter providing care and advocacy for abused animals.
- **Phone**: **1-913-831-7722**
- **Website**: [Great Plains SPCA](https://www.greatplainsspca.org/)
- **Services**: Rescue, rehabilitation, and adoption for animals in need.
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### **9. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)**
- **Purpose**: Offers resources to report and prevent animal cruelty.
- **Website**: [PETA Report Cruelty](https://www.peta.org/)
- **Services**: Online tools for reporting abuse and resources for animal welfare.
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### **10. Kansas 211 – United Way**
- **Purpose**: A resource directory for reporting animal cruelty and finding local animal welfare services.
- **Phone**: Dial **211**
- **Website**: [Kansas 211](https://www.211kansas.org/)
- **Services**: Referrals to shelters, animal control, and cruelty prevention programs.
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If you suspect animal cruelty or need assistance, reach out to these organizations for help.