HELP STOP ANIMAL ABUSE IN YOUR ST. LOUIS NEIGHBORHOOD
St. Louis City & St. Louis County Inaugurate Hot Lines

City and County residents of St. Louis can now report animal abuse and neglect on a 24/7 hotline.

In St. Louis County, the public can report the mistreatment of animals as well as violations of tethering ordinances at 314-615-1777. County Executive Charlie Dooley has promised that all reported cases of ill-treatment or ordinance violations will be investigated within 48 hours. The St. Louis County hot line is a partnership with Animal Care & Control Services and several animal welfare organizations, including The Humane Society of Missouri (HSMO); Animal Protective Association (APA); Operation Stop Pet Overpopulation Today (SPOT); Dogs Deserve Better; Benefitting Animals Through Responsibility and Compassion (BARC) and Metro Animal.

In St. Louis City, the public can report cases of abuse and neglect at (314) 771-6121, ext. 232. The hot line in the City is operated by Stray Rescue of St. Louis.

Please spread the word and help publicize these numbers. Hopefully the public's involvement in reporting the maltreatment of animals will ensure a humane environment for animals within the confines of St. Louis City and County.