# Animal Abuse Help Resources - Maryland ## Emergency Contacts - **ASPCA Animal Abuse Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-426-4435 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) - **Description:** 24/7 confidential hotline for reporting animal cruelty and seeking assistance. ## Statewide Animal Protection Services - **Maryland Department of Agriculture Animal Health Program** - **Phone:** 1-410-841-5810 - **Website:** [https://mda.maryland.gov](https://mda.maryland.gov/) - **Description:** Oversees animal welfare laws and responds to reports of animal neglect or abuse. - **Humane Society of Maryland** - **Phone:** 1-301-258-6350 - **Website:** [https://www.humanesociety.org](https://www.humanesociety.org/) - **Office Locations:** Multiple shelters and offices across Maryland. ## Regional Animal Protection Services ### Baltimore - **Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS)** - **Phone:** 1-410-396-4695 - **Website:** [https://www.barcs.org](https://www.barcs.org/) - **Office Location:** 2490 Giles Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 ### Montgomery County - **Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center** - **Phone:** 1-240-773-5900 - **Website:** [https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov](https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/) - **Office Location:** 7315 Muncaster Mill Rd, Derwood, MD 20855 ### Prince George’s County - **Prince George’s County Animal Control Division** - **Phone:** 1-301-780-7200 - **Website:** [https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov](https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/) - **Office Location:** 3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 ## Reporting Animal Abuse - **Maryland State Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** Contact local law enforcement or animal control through 911 or non-emergency lines. - **Website:** [https://mda.maryland.gov](https://mda.maryland.gov/) - **Instructions for Reporting:** Provide a detailed description of the situation, including the location, time, and condition of the animal. Photos or videos can help support the report. ## Online Animal Protection Services - **Humane Society Animal Rescue Team** - **Website:** [https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/report-animal-cruelty](https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/report-animal-cruelty) - **Features:** Online anonymous reporting and resources for understanding animal abuse laws. - **ASPCA Online Reporting** - **Website:** [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) - **Features:** Education, legal resources, and online abuse reporting tools. ## Other Resources - **Maryland SPCA** - **Phone:** 1-410-235-8826 - **Website:** [https://www.mdspca.org](https://www.mdspca.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support for abused animals, adoption, and educational resources on animal welfare. - **Animal Legal Defense Fund** - **Phone:** 1-707-795-2533 - **Website:** [https://aldf.org](https://aldf.org/) - **Services Provided:** Legal advocacy for animal protection and welfare issues. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Maryland Department of Agriculture at [https://mda.maryland.gov](https://mda.maryland.gov/)._