How to File a Report
When making a report, collect as much information as you can, including:
- A description of any abuse that you may have witnessed, including the address, date, and time, as well as the name and description of the abuser, if known.
- Your name and phone number, so that you can be contacted by the investigator.
- Any other information that you see as helpful.
855-PETS-911
Be a hero. Call when you see animal abuse and neglect, and help us stop the suffering.
Signs of Cruelty, Neglect, or Abuse
What constitutes neglect or abuse? This can vary greatly, depending on the person asked; however, failure to provide adequate food, water, or shelter is neglect. The use of physical force to cause injury to an animal is abuse. And neglect or abuse constitutes cruelty to animals, which is illegal in Ohio.
What Can One Person Do?
One person can make a huge difference in the life of a neglected or abused animal. You are the eyes and ears in the community, and we rely on what you see to help protect the animals in the Miami Valley. Suspicion of abuse or neglect is enough to report it to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. Here are some questions to ask if youโre considering filing a report:
- Is the animal not being fed or given water?
- Does the animal have appropriate shelter from the elements, and is shade available in hot summer months?
- Does the shelter for the animal provide it with adequate room to move?
- Is the animalโs coat dull or hair missing? Are its eyes dull, and does the animal appear listless, with no energy?
However hard it may be to see an animal in these conditions, it is important to leave the environment as it is, so that a complete investigation may be conducted. And never put yourself at risk. Any attempt to remove the animal yourself can cause both you and the animal harm. It is always best to work with the Humane Society of Greater Dayton to improve the situation.
Our Latest Success Stories
Bruce
Stray, scared and covered in scratches and blood, Bruce came to us in very rough shape, but with love, medical care and lots of time, he was able to fully heal and get his second chance.
Latte
Latte came to the Humane Society of Greater Dayton from a partner organization we work with. When she first arrived, she had a fractured back right femur that needed immediate attention.
Wilbur
Tied to a pipe in an alley in downtown Dayton. Scared and squealing in pain. That is how police found a poor, defenseless pig that was abandoned. Police immediately contacted our humane society agents to assist with the pig.
Theo
Theo, a horse once bearing the scars of neglect, found himself at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, where a dedicated team worked tirelessly for months to restore his health.
Bud
When he came in, it was clear that Bud needed some help. He had something called entropion. Entropion is when the eyelids develop and fold inwards rather than outwards.
Oswald
This adorable little guy came to us scared and alone. A Good Samaritan found him abandoned on the side of the road near Yellow Springs.