# Animal Abuse Help Resources - Massachusetts ## Emergency Contacts - **ASPCA National Animal Abuse Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-800-628-5808 - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) - **Description:** 24/7 hotline to report animal abuse and get resources for animal welfare. ## Statewide Animal Protection Services - **Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA)** - **Phone:** 617-522-6008 - **Website:** [https://www.mspca.org](https://www.mspca.org/) - **Office Locations:** Angell Animal Medical Center, Boston; Nevins Farm, Methuen; and other locations statewide. - **Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL)** - **Phone:** 617-426-9170 - **Website:** [https://www.arlboston.org](https://www.arlboston.org/) - **Description:** Provides animal rescue, law enforcement, and resources to combat cruelty statewide. ## Regional Animal Protection Services ### Boston - **Angell Animal Medical Center (MSPCA)** - **Phone:** 617-522-6008 - **Website:** [https://www.mspca.org/angell](https://www.mspca.org/angell) - **Office Location:** 350 S Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02130 ### Worcester - **Second Chance Animal Services** - **Phone:** 508-867-5525 - **Website:** [https://www.secondchanceanimals.org](https://www.secondchanceanimals.org/) - **Office Location:** 111 Young Rd, East Brookfield, MA 01515 ### Springfield - **Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center** - **Phone:** 413-781-1484 - **Website:** [https://tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com](https://tjoconnoradoptioncenter.com/) - **Office Location:** 627 Cottage St, Springfield, MA 01104 ## Reporting Animal Abuse - **Massachusetts Animal Abuse Reporting Hotline (MSPCA)** - **Phone:** 617-522-6008 - **Website:** [https://www.mspca.org/cruelty-prevention](https://www.mspca.org/cruelty-prevention) - **Instructions for Reporting:** 1. Provide the location and details of the suspected abuse or neglect. 2. Include descriptions of the animal(s) and any relevant evidence. 3. Reports can be made anonymously. ## Online Animal Protection Services - **PETA’s Online Reporting Tool** - **Website:** [https://www.peta.org/report-cruelty](https://www.peta.org/report-cruelty) - **Features:** Anonymous online form to report animal abuse or neglect. - **Humane Society of the United States Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.humanesociety.org](https://www.humanesociety.org/) - **Features:** Information on recognizing and reporting animal abuse. ## Other Resources - **Petfinder’s Animal Welfare Resources** - **Website:** [https://www.petfinder.com/animal-shelters-and-rescues/search](https://www.petfinder.com/animal-shelters-and-rescues/search) - **Services Provided:** Connects individuals to local shelters and animal welfare organizations. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._