| If you see
someone hurting an animal or if you know of someone whose animal
looks sick, injured, or deprived of adequate food, water, or shelter,
call us at 262-542-8851 or call your police. You should also call
if you see a stray or injured animal.
What
to do if you suspect animal cruelty, abuse or neglect:
- If your
neighbor's dog is left outside with no shelter, food or water…
- If you
see a group of kids kicking a cat…
- Even
if you just suspect an animal may be suffering from abuse
or neglect…
We want
to know!
Unlike most crime victims, animals can't seek help themselves.
They depend on YOU to stop their suffering. And if you don't
help them, who will?
It is understood
that you respect your neighbor's privacy and may not want to
see his pet taken away. That's why, after you call the office
of Waukesha County's Humane Officers, they'll first try to
educate your neighbor about how to comply with local animal
care laws. They also realize that when you witness cruelty,
you may be afraid to "get involved." That's why your
report is kept confidential.
To report
a case of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect, call 262-896-8300
and ask for the Humane Officer. The Humane Officers are employees of Waukesha County. There is no affiliation between
the county and HAWS, however HAWS provides assistance to the
Humane Officers, such as temporary kenneling of animals, upon
request.
Although
HAWS does not have the authority to investigate cruelty complaints,
we encourage the citizens of Waukesha County to report cases
of animal cruelty, abuse or neglect, so that our community is
safer for everyone. Complaints received at the HAWS shelter are forwarded to the Waukesha County Humane Officers.
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