# Animal Abuse Help Resources - Washington ## Emergency Contacts - **ASPCA Animal Abuse Hotline** - **Phone:** 1-888-426-4435 - **Website:** [https://www.aspca.org](https://www.aspca.org/) - **Description:** Offers a 24/7 hotline for reporting animal cruelty and receiving guidance on next steps. ## Statewide Animal Protection Services - **Washington State Department of Agriculture - Animal Services** - **Phone:** 1-360-902-1878 - **Website:** [https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animal-health](https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animal-health) - **Description:** Oversees animal welfare regulations, provides resources for livestock and pets, and investigates certain cases of abuse and neglect. - **Washington Federation of Animal Care and Control Agencies (WAFACCA)** - **Phone:** 1-360-352-3309 - **Website:** [http://www.wafacca.org](http://www.wafacca.org/) - **Description:** Connects state animal welfare organizations to resources for prevention, education, and enforcement. ## Regional Animal Protection Services ### Seattle/King County - **Seattle Animal Shelter** - **Phone:** 206-386-7387 - **Website:** [https://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter](https://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter) - **Office Location:** 2061 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 - **Description:** Handles reports of animal abuse, cruelty, and neglect in Seattle. ### Spokane County - **Spokane County Regional Animal Protection Service (SCRAPS)** - **Phone:** 509-477-2532 - **Website:** [https://www.spokanecounty.org/162/Animal-Protection](https://www.spokanecounty.org/162/Animal-Protection) - **Office Location:** 6815 E Trent Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212 - **Description:** Provides animal control services and investigates animal abuse cases in Spokane County. ### Pierce County - **Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County** - **Phone:** 253-383-2733 - **Website:** [https://www.thehumanesociety.org](https://www.thehumanesociety.org/) - **Office Location:** 2608 Center St, Tacoma, WA 98409 - **Description:** Offers shelter services and investigates neglect or cruelty in Pierce County. ## Reporting Animal Abuse - **Washington State Animal Abuse Reporting Hotline** - **Phone:** Contact your local animal control or police department. - **Website:** [https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/report-animal-cruelty](https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/report-animal-cruelty) - **Instructions for Reporting:** 1. Provide details of the abuse (e.g., location, description of animals, and nature of the cruelty). 2. Include photo or video evidence if possible. 3. Remain available for follow-up information if needed. ## Online Animal Protection Services - **PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - Animal Abuse Reporting** - **Website:** [https://www.peta.org/report-cruelty/](https://www.peta.org/report-cruelty/) - **Features:** Anonymous reporting and support for various types of animal cruelty cases. ## Other Resources - **Best Friends Animal Society** - **Phone:** 435-644-2001 - **Website:** [https://bestfriends.org](https://bestfriends.org/) - **Services Provided:** Advocacy, education, and resources for animal welfare, including cruelty prevention. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact the Washington State Department of Agriculture Animal Services at 1-360-902-1878._