Bucks County Animal Cruelty & Neglect Reporting
In Bucks County, animal-related concerns are handled by:
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Humane Officers, who work through the Bucks County SPCA and
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Animal Control Officers (ACOs), who work through local municipalities and police departments
Which agency you contact depends on the type of situation and the municipality where it occurs.
All reports can be made anonymously, and information provided by reporters is kept confidential. Reporter identity is not released unless required by law (for example, if a cruelty case proceeds to court and follow-up testimony is required).
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Humane Officers – Bucks County SPCA
There are four Humane Law Enforcement Officers serving all of Bucks County through the Bucks County SPCA: Officers Nikki Thompson, Elizabeth Knight, Linda Reider, and Kalah Ingle.
Humane Officers handle serious animal welfare and cruelty-related cases, including:
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Animal cruelty and abuse investigations
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Neglect and long-term welfare concerns
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Animals being denied adequate:
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Food
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Water
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Shelter
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Veterinary care
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Hoarding situations
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Chronic confinement or inhumane living conditions
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Suspected torture, intentional harm, or organized cruelty
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Ongoing patterns of mistreatment
Humane Officers enforce Pennsylvania’s animal cruelty laws and conduct criminal investigations when warranted.
How to Report Suspected Cruelty or Neglect:
Online: Bucks County SPCA reporting form
By Phone (24/7 Hotline): 1-844-SPCA-TIP
Reports may be made anonymously.
Animal Control Officers (ACOs)
Animal Control Officers work through local townships and police departments. They should be contacted for municipal animal-related issues, including:
General Issues
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Pets running “at large”
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Lost or stray pets
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Animal bites
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Rabies concerns
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Licensing and curbing violations
Emergencies
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A dog left in a hot car
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An injured or deceased dog or cat on a roadway
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Animals creating immediate public safety risks
For these situations, residents should contact their local police department and ask to be connected to the Animal Control Officer (ACO) using the contact information listed below.
Bucks County Municipalities with Designated ACOs
There are eight municipalities in Bucks County that have designated Animal Control Officers you can contact directly through the police department:
If your township or borough does not have a designated ACO, report the same types of issues to your local police department, who will route the call appropriately.
Not Sure Who to Call?
If you’re unsure whether a situation is an animal control issue or a cruelty/neglect case, you can:
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Contact your local police department, or
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Call the Bucks County SPCA hotline (1-844-SPCA-TIP) for guidance
If an animal is in immediate danger, always call 911.