# Animal Abuse Help Resources - North Dakota ## Emergency Contacts - **ASPCA National Animal Poison Control Center Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-426-4435 - **Website:** [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) ## Statewide Animal Protection Services - **North Dakota Department of Agriculture - Animal Health Division** - **Phone:** 1-701-328-2655 - **Website:** [https://www.nd.gov/ndda/program/animal-health-division](https://www.nd.gov/ndda/program/animal-health-division) - **Office Locations:** Main office in Bismarck - **North Dakota Humane Society Network** - **Phone:** Contact your local humane society (e.g., Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks) - **Website:** [https://www.nodakhumane.org](https://www.nodakhumane.org/) ## Regional Animal Protection Services ### Fargo - **Homeward Animal Shelter** - **Phone:** 1-701-239-0077 - **Website:** [https://www.homewardonline.org](https://www.homewardonline.org/) - **Office Location:** 1201 28th Ave N, Fargo, ND ### Bismarck - **Central Dakota Humane Society** - **Phone:** 1-701-667-2020 - **Website:** [https://cdhs.net](https://cdhs.net/) - **Office Location:** 2104 37th St, Mandan, ND ### Grand Forks - **Circle of Friends Animal Shelter** - **Phone:** 1-701-775-3732 - **Website:** [https://cofpets.com](https://cofpets.com/) - **Office Location:** 4375 N Washington St, Grand Forks, ND ## Reporting Animal Abuse - **State Reporting Hotline:** - **Phone:** Contact your local sheriff’s department or humane society for immediate concerns. - **Website:** [https://www.nd.gov/ndda/program/animal-health-division](https://www.nd.gov/ndda/program/animal-health-division) - **Instructions for Reporting:** 1. Gather evidence (photos, videos, and details of the situation). 2. Contact local law enforcement or humane society. 3. Provide as much information as possible, including location and a description of the animal(s) involved. ## Online Animal Protection Services - **Animal Legal Defense Fund** - **Website:** [https://aldf.org](https://aldf.org/) - **Features:** Anonymous reporting resources, legal guidance, and advocacy tools. - **PETA Report Cruelty Online** - **Website:** [https://www.peta.org](https://www.peta.org/) - **Features:** Submit reports of animal abuse online, including anonymity options. ## Other Resources - **North Dakota Veterinary Medical Association** - **Phone:** 1-701-221-7740 - **Website:** [https://www.ndvma.com](https://www.ndvma.com/) - **Services Provided:** Resources for veterinary care and consultations about animal welfare concerns. --- _Updated as of December 31, 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._