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  HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS - CLEVELAND'S OWN ANIMAL COPS
 
HOW TO REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY
What does the law say
about animal cruelty?
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City of Cleveland
Animal Ordinances
 

Calls regarding loose or stray dogs should be reported to your city or county animal warden at the numbers below

City of Cleveland Warden
(216) 664-3069

Cuyahoga County Kennels
(216) 525-PUPS

Complete List of Other Local Animal Wardens in Cuyahoga County
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To report a suspected case of animal neglect or cruelty, call our cruelty hotline at 216-377-1630 and provide the information listed below. Please note, this information is necessary for the safety of our officers and will also help to ensure a quick response.  All calls and reports of abuse remain strictly confidential

  1. Your name and call back number.
  2. Street address, number and street, of residence or location of the alleged violation.
  3. Accurate description of the problem and  animal(s) involved.

If you are calling with an extreme emergency after hours, please contact your local police for assistance.

 

Please do not email your complaint. Our humane investigators check the hotline (216-377-1630) seven days a week from 8-5 pm weekdays and 9 to 4 Sat. and Sundays. Leaving a detailed phone message will assist our officers in responding to your concerns in the most efficient manner possible.

Our humane investigations team works diligently to end animal cruelty and neglect through education, investigation, and prosecution of offenders. Our officers are empowered to enforce the State of Ohio animal protection laws within the jurisdiction of Cuyahoga County (ORC 959) and Cleveland Municipal animal protection laws.

Improper care of animals, including lack of sufficient food, water, shelter and veterinary treatment, is against the law and may be prosecuted to the fullest extent of law!