How do I report animal cruelty and neglect situations?
If it is an emergency situation that needs immediate attention, call the Elbert County Communications Center at 303-621-2030 to report cruelty and neglect, dog fights and cockfights. All reports can be reported anonymously, but it’s important for you to provide as much information about the problem as possible. For example: “There is a very skinny black dog tied to the front porch on the northwest corner of Main Street and Banner Street. I don’t know the address, but it’s a blue house with white trim. The dog has no food, shelter or water.” If it is not an emergency call the Animal Control Unit Supervisor at 303-805-6125. The more information we have about an animal problem, the better we are able to help. If you witness someone causing deliberate harm to an animal, you can report them to us. Try to have as much information as possible. Photos or videotape of the abuse is even better. Be sure to use the time-date feature on your camera if this is possible. If you think someone is negle
