Need to Report Animal Cruelty in Texas? DoNotPay Can Help You File a Report!

Did you witness someone being cruel to animals? Sometimes, it doesn't need to be a violent act. It might be that you have a friend who hoards cats and dogs. You know that there's no way a person can take care of 20 pets and keep them healthy, or maybe, you know someone in a domestic violence situation, and you worry the abuser hurts the animals too.

When you need to report a case of animal cruelty in Texas, you might not know who to call or if you should call. If you suspect animal abuse, you need to report it. It's possible to report animal abuse by yourself, but it can take time. DoNotPay can help you act quickly.

Is Animal Cruelty a Crime in Texas?

In Texas, animal cruelty is considered a felony. The abuser faces up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. When the animal abuser is a child, they must attend counseling. Animal neglect isn't considered animal cruelty until the third instance. However, it is considered a misdemeanor.

What Is Considered Animal Cruelty in Texas?

Before you report animal cruelty in Texas, you want to know that it is cruelty. Here are some things that are considered animal cruelty in Texas:

• Striking or kicking
• Shooting
• Killing
• Harming the animal in a painful manner
• Dogfighting
• Neglect
• Lack of food and water
• Lack of shelter from the elements
• Lack of needed medical attention

How to Report Animal Cruelty to an Animal Shelter in Texas

Throughout Texas, there are many local animal shelters, and you need to report the abuse that you witnessed to the one in your area. Here are a few in the state of Texas that you might call:

Report Animal Cruelty to Interest Groups/NGOs

After you report the animal cruelty you witnessed to your local animal shelter, you can notify other groups that protect animals on a national level. These groups can provide support to your local animal control department in Texas. Here are a few to consider contacting:

1. Animal Legal Defense Fund
2. ASPCA
3. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

How to Report Animal Cruelty in Texas by Yourself

You can report animal cruelty in Texas on your own, but you might find that it takes too much time. Start by locating the closest animal shelter or animal control department from where you witnessed the cruelty. Contact the shelter by phone or in-person to find out how to proceed.

Solve the Challenges of Filing the Report of Animal Cruelty in Texas With the Help of DoNotPay

When you need to file a report of animal cruelty in Texas, you know how important time is to the animal. You must act quickly and not waste time tracking down the right department or deciding on what to say. While you can do it by yourself, DoNotPay can make it easier.

Here's how you can use DoNotPay to report animal cruelty:

1. Search "Report Animal Cruelty" on DoNotPay, and select the associated tool.

2. Then following the prompts, report the time, location, and exact detail to the best of your knowledge of the situation that has led you to believe there is animal cruelty afoot.

3. Upload an image to build your case and include your contact information for the authorities to get back to you about your report.

And that's it. DoNotPay will file the report on your behalf, getting animals out of harm's way.

​​Why Use DoNotPay to Solve the Challenges of Filing the Report of Animal Cruelty in Texas

As an animal lover, you know that you need to report animal abuse in Texas that you witnessed, but why use DoNotPay? There are three main reasons that you should use the app:

1. It's easy
2. It's fast
3. It's successful

DoNotPay Works Across All Companies/Entities/Groups With the Click of a Button

After reporting the animal cruelty that you witnessed in Texas, it's possible that you might have friends and family who want to know how you did it. The DoNotPay app can help people in a variety of locations report animal cruelty. Here are a few to consider:

• General rules of reporting animal abuse
• Report animal abuse in Los Angeles
• Report animal abuse in Austin
• Report animal abuse in Texas
• Understand the job of an animal cruelty investigator

More DoNotPay Products for Your Pets

DoNotPay offers a variety of services for pet owners and animal lovers to keep all animals safe and healthy. Check out these options.

• Report Animal Cruelty
• Lost and Found Pets
• Pet Custody Agreement
• Pet Licenses

What Else Can DoNotPay Do?

DoNotPay is ready to help you with a variety of tasks. Check out these options:

• Request compensation from the airlines
• Search for missing money and much more

Report animal cruelty in Texas with DoNotPay today.