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How can I report animal cruelty?

If you live in one of the following cities, report animal cruelty to that city’s Animal Control department for investigation:
  • Coral Springs: 954-346-4422 
  • Hollywood: 954-921-3061 
  • Margate: 954-764-4357 
  • Pompano Beach: 954-786-4027
For all other cities located within Broward County and Broward Municipal Services District (formerly known as Unincorporated Broward):
  • Call the Broward County Animal Cruelty Hotline at 311. If it is after 5 pm., weekends or holidays, call Animal Care at 954-359-1313, press Option 2 and leave a message.  PLEASE NOTE: Broward County Animal Care and Adoption can only respond to issues regarding dogs and cats. If you witness acts of cruelty against livestock, farm animals, or wildlife such as birds, ducks and raccoons, please call your local law enforcement agency.
  • Report Animal Cruelty to BSO Crime Stoppers. Reports of animal cruelty can be made anonymously by calling 954-493-8477 or online.
For more detailed information about how to identify and how to report animal issues please visit our Reporting Animal Issues page. 
Updated 6/14/2019 11:38 AM
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