WHAT IS ANIMAL CRUELTY?
There are many forms of animal cruelty that range from simple, correctable violations to crimes that
are violent in nature. Some of the anti-cruelty laws that Humane Officers come across every day are:
  • Keeping a dog tethered without food, water, or shelter.
  • Neglecting an animal when it is in need of medical attention. When an  animal is ill or injured it
    must be seen by a licensed veterinarian because the animal cannot tend to its injuries like people.
  • Keeping animals confined to an enclosed area. If an animal must be placed in a small crate or
    kennel, the owner or care taker must make sure that the animal receives adequate exercise.
These types of violations are correctable and can be resolved through educating the pet owner on proper
care of their pet.

Humane Officers also regularly investigate other crimes against
animals that are considered violent and are not just an issue of
education. Such crimes are:
  • Dog fighting
  • Cock fighting
  • Hoarding
  • Bestiality
  • Intentional neglect and abuse
  • Malicious torturing, mutilating, maiming and/or killing
For concerns regarding
barking, licensing,
spay/neuter, running at
large, or vaccinations,
please contact your local
animal control agency.
Adelanto 246-2301
Barstow 252-4800
Apple Valley 240-7000
ext. 7555
County 1-800-472-5609
Hesperia 947-1700
Victorville 955-5089
If you would like to report animal cruelty, you can fill out this form or call Officer Troester at (760) 240-6848. Please include as
much information as possible. You may remain anonymous but we ask that you provide your contact information in case Officer
Troester needs any additional information for any report. If the information is incomplete we may not be able to investigate the
case. All information is kept in strict confidence unless requested by the courts.
Animal Information
Number of animals (if known):
Type of animal(s):
Breed (if known):
Approximate age:
Complaint
Suspect Information
Name:
 Phone:
Street address:
City:
Description:
Your Information
Name:
Phone:
Street address:
 City:
Other Information
Vehicle type (if any associated
with suspect and animal):
Color:
Additional info
or comments:
Do you wish to remain anonymous?
Color or description:
Describe complaint:
(please give as much info
as possible)
Make and model:
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