# Animal Abuse Help Resources - Minnesota ## Emergency Contacts - **National Animal Abuse Hotline (ASPCA)** - **Phone:** 1-888-426-4435 - **Website:** [ASPCA Hotline](https://www.aspca.org/) ## Statewide Animal Protection Services - **Minnesota Federated Humane Societies (MFHS)** - **Phone:** 1-612-866-8663 - **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Website:** [MFHS](https://www.mnfedhs.org/) - **Services:** Investigates animal cruelty across the state through volunteer humane agents. - **Animal Humane Society (AHS)** - **Phone (Investigations Hotline):** 612-772-9999 - **Website:** [Animal Humane Society](https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/) - **Services:** Investigates animal cruelty and operates shelters in Golden Valley, Woodbury, and Coon Rapids. ## Regional Animal Protection Services ### Twin Cities Metro Area - **Animal Humane Society (Golden Valley Location)** - **Phone:** 612-772-9999 - **Website:** [AHS Golden Valley](https://www.animalhumanesociety.org/) ### Hutchinson Area - **Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter** - **Phone:** 320-234-9699 - **Address:** 880 Century Ave SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350 - **Website:** [Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter](http://www.heartofminnesota.org/) ## Reporting Animal Abuse - **Minnesota State Reporting Hotline (MFHS):** - **Phone:** 1-612-866-8663 - **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Website:** [Report Abuse](https://www.mnfedhs.org/) - **Instructions:** Provide details like the type of abuse, location, and evidence. ## Online Animal Protection Services - **Animal Folks Minnesota** - **Website:** [Animal Folks MN](https://www.animalfolksmn.org/) - **Features:** Resources for reporting and connecting with humane agents. ## Other Resources - **Minnesota Spay/Neuter Assistance Program** - **Website:** [MnSNAP](http://www.mnsnap.org/) - **Services Provided:** Low-cost spay and neuter services. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact MFHS or the AHS._