What are some signs of animal neglect and/or abuse?
• Thin • Injured • Unsanitary conditions • Physical Abuse • Abandoned • Dog Fighting • No Shelter • No Food or Water • Animal Hoarding (more than 10 animals at a residence) • Animal left alone in vehicle If you know of a situation where one or more of these descriptions apply please call the appropriate number listed below! If you see an animal being abused (see #4 and 10) or dog fighting in progress dial 911 IMMEDIATELY! Time is of the essence! How do I report animal neglect and/or abuse? • In Jefferson County (outside Birmingham City) – call 205-325-1450. In the City of Birmingham – call 205-328-9311. Outside the Birmingham or Jefferson County Limits – call YOUR local law enforcement agency and/or Humane Society. If you have a case that is outside the Birmingham-Jefferson County area, yet within the state of Alabama, you may contact our cruelty hotline at 205-369-0392 to learn how to end animal abuse or neglect in your area. • You will be speaking with a Police Dispatch and they will
