Here are resources for **animal abuse help** in **Pennsylvania**: --- ### **Statewide Animal Abuse Reporting and Support** 1. **Pennsylvania State Animal Response Team (PA-SART)** - **Services**: Coordinates response efforts for animal emergencies and abuse situations in Pennsylvania. - **Website**: [https://www.pasart.us](https://www.pasart.us/) 2. **Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA)** - **Services**: Investigates reports of animal abuse and neglect. Offers resources for animal welfare and rescues abused animals. - **Phone**: 1-866-601-SPCA (7722) - **Website**: [https://www.pspca.org](https://www.pspca.org/) - **Reporting Form**: Abuse and neglect can be reported via their website. 3. **Humane Society of Pennsylvania** - **Services**: Provides resources for reporting animal cruelty and assisting with rescues. - **Website**: [https://www.humanesociety.org](https://www.humanesociety.org/) - **Phone**: Call your local humane society chapter for specific assistance. --- ### **Local Animal Control and Welfare Agencies** 1. **County Animal Control Agencies** - **Services**: Many counties in Pennsylvania have dedicated animal control offices or officers who can respond to reports of abuse. - **How to Find**: Contact your local county government or search for "animal control" along with your county's name. 2. **SPCA Local Chapters** - **Services**: Investigates animal abuse cases, enforces laws, and cares for rescued animals. - **Directory**: Check your nearest SPCA branch by searching for “[County Name] SPCA.” --- ### **Legal and Enforcement Support** 1. **Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General – Animal Law Unit** - **Services**: Provides assistance with animal cruelty cases, including legal actions against offenders. - **Website**: [https://www.attorneygeneral.gov](https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/) 2. **PA Dog Law Enforcement** - **Services**: Enforces Pennsylvania’s Dog Law, which includes reporting dog abuse and neglect. - **Phone**: 1-717-787-3062 - **Website**: [https://www.agriculture.pa.gov](https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/) --- ### **Hotlines and Reporting Services** 1. **Animal Cruelty Hotline (HSUS)** - **Services**: National hotline to report abuse cases, which can also connect you to local resources in Pennsylvania. - **Phone**: 1-866-720-2676 2. **Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers** - **Services**: Report animal abuse anonymously if the situation involves a criminal element. - **Phone**: 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800-472-8477) - **Website**: [https://www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers](https://www.crimewatchpa.com/crimestoppers) --- ### **Community Resources and Support** 1. **Animal Friends** - **Services**: Focuses on preventing animal abuse and providing educational resources. - **Phone**: 1-412-847-7000 - **Website**: [https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org](https://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org/) 2. **Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF)** - **Services**: Offers legal resources and advocates for animal cruelty laws in Pennsylvania. - **Website**: [https://aldf.org](https://aldf.org/) 3. **Animal Rescue League of Western Pennsylvania** - **Services**: Provides cruelty investigation services and resources for rescuing abused animals. - **Phone**: 1-412-345-7300 - **Website**: [https://www.humaneanimalrescue.org](https://www.humaneanimalrescue.org/) --- ### **Online Education and Reporting Tools** 1. **ASPCA Online Resources** - **Services**: Educational materials on identifying and reporting animal abuse. - **Website**: [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) 2. **PA Humane Lobby Day** - **Services**: Advocacy for stronger animal cruelty laws in Pennsylvania. - **Website**: [https://www.humanesociety.org](https://www.humanesociety.org/) --- ### **Emergency Help** - **Local Law Enforcement** - In cases of immediate animal abuse or neglect, contact your local police department or sheriff’s office. They work in conjunction with animal welfare agencies. --- If you witness animal abuse, contacting the **PSPCA hotline (1-866-601-SPCA)** or your local SPCA branch is an effective first step.