# Animal Abuse Help Resources - Ohio ## Emergency Contacts - **National Animal Abuse Hotline (ASPCA)** - **Phone:** 1-800-628-0028 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) - **Description:** Offers support and resources for individuals witnessing or dealing with animal abuse and cruelty. ## Statewide Animal Protection Services - **Ohio SPCA (Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals)** - **Phone:** 1-888-762-9772 - **Website:** [https://www.ohiospca.org](https://www.ohiospca.org/) - **Office Locations:** - 2041 W. 25th St, Suite 100, Cleveland, OH 44113 - **Description:** Works statewide to prevent animal cruelty, investigate abuse, and rescue animals in need. ## Regional Animal Protection Services ### Cleveland - **Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL)** - **Phone:** 1-216-771-4616 - **Website:** [https://www.clevelandapl.org](https://www.clevelandapl.org/) - **Office Location:** 1729 Willey Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 - **Description:** Offers rescue services for abused animals, conducts cruelty investigations, and provides public education. ### Columbus - **Franklin County Dog Shelter and Adoption Center** - **Phone:** 1-614-525-3647 - **Website:** [https://www.franklincountyohio.gov](https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/) - **Office Location:** 4340 Tamarack Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229 - **Description:** Provides resources for reporting animal cruelty, adoption, and shelter services for abused dogs. ### Cincinnati - **Cincinnati Animal CARE** - **Phone:** 1-513-541-6100 - **Website:** [https://www.cincinnatianimalcare.org](https://www.cincinnatianimalcare.org/) - **Office Location:** 3949 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45223 - **Description:** Rescues and shelters abused animals, focusing on rehabilitation and public outreach. ## Reporting Animal Abuse - **Ohio Animal Abuse Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-877-644-6268 - **Text:** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov](https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/) - **Instructions for Reporting:** If you witness animal abuse, call the Ohio Animal Abuse Hotline or report to your local animal control or humane society. Include the location, type of abuse, and any details that can assist in the investigation. ## Online Animal Protection Services - **Pet-Abuse.Com** - **Phone/Text (if applicable):** N/A - **Website:** [https://www.pet-abuse.com](https://www.pet-abuse.com/) - **Features:** Provides an online reporting tool for animal abuse cases and a database of reported incidents. ## Other Resources - **Ohio Department of Agriculture - Animal Cruelty Division** - **Phone:** 1-800-835-2676 - **Website:** [https://www.agri.ohio.gov](https://www.agri.ohio.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Investigates cases of animal cruelty across the state, offers resources for animal protection, and provides educational materials for pet owners. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact the Ohio SPCA or other listed organizations._