Support for Rescuers Miami-Dade
Reporting animal cruelty in Miami-Dade
Who to call, what to write down, and how to make a report that can be acted on.
If you think a dog is being hurt or neglected, reporting it is the right thing to do. You don't need to be certain.
Who to call
- Cruelty happening right now: 911.
- Neglect or past cruelty: Miami-Dade Animal Services at 311 or 305-468-5900, or its online animal welfare concern form.
- Tethering concerns: MDAS lists 305-743-7433.
- The State Attorney's Animal Cruelty Unit handles prosecutions: 305-547-0520.
What to write down
- The address or exact location.
- Dates and times you saw what happened.
- What you saw and heard, in plain words.
- Photos or video, if you can take them safely and legally, from a public place.
Stay safe
Don't confront anyone, trespass or try to remove an animal yourself. Let the agencies do their job, and follow up if nothing changes.
Sources
Last reviewed:
- Report animal cruelty (opens in a new tab) · Miami-Dade Animal Services
- Animal cruelty (opens in a new tab) · Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
This is general information to help you act quickly and safely. It isn't veterinary or legal advice. Rules and services change, so check with the agency or clinic directly.