Report Animal Cruelty
To report animal abuse, contact your local animal control agency, police department, humane society, or SPCA immediately. We have provided contact information for each county in Nevada below.
For immediate danger to an animal or person, call 911
When Reporting
Provide These Details
- •Exact location/address of the incident
- •Description of the animal(s) and person(s) involved
- •Nature of the abuse (lack of food, water, shelter, physical harm)
- •Date and time you observed the incident
Important Notes
- •Documentation: If safe and lawful, take photos or videos
- •Anonymity: You can generally submit complaints anonymously
- •Do not intervene: Do not confront the abuser yourself
Animal Cruelty is a Felony Under Reba's Law
In Nevada, animal cruelty is a felony crime under Reba's Law, and investigations can lead to prosecution. Your report can make a difference in protecting animals and holding abusers accountable.
Contact by County
The primary point of contact is the animal control agency for the specific city or county where the abuse occurred. Click on a county below to see contact information.
Nevada Reporting Requirements
Who is Required to Report?
Nevada has no animal cruelty mandatory reporting laws at this time.
Who is Permitted to Report?
Veterinarians and any person may report suspected animal cruelty.
NRS 574.053 - Reporting Acts of Cruelty
Any person who knows or has reasonable cause to believe that an animal has been subjected to an act of cruelty may report to any peace officer, officer of a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or animal control officer.
Your identity is protected: Any person or agency that willfully releases data concerning the identity of a person who made a report, except for criminal investigation purposes, is guilty of a misdemeanor.