If you witness animal abuse or neglect, contact your local humane society, animal shelter, or animal control agency immediately. In most areas, those agencies have the jurisdiction and capability to investigate and resolve these situations. They rely on concerned citizens to be their eyes and ears in the community and to report animal suffering. You can choose to remain anonymous, although giving your name to your humane agency will enable that group to follow up with you when necessary.
If you need to report abuse or neglect, get as much information as possible. This includes the condition of the animal and whether the animal is being provided with proper shelter, water, and other necessities. The exact location and description of the animal is also helpful. But even if you can't obtain this information and you suspect an animal is being neglected or abused, you still should report it.
Seattle-area Animal Organizations
King County Animal Control - (206) 296-7387
Seattle Animal Shelter - (206) 386-7387
PAWS - (425) 787-2500
Homeward Pet Adoption Center - (425) 488-4444
Medina Police Dept. - (425) 454-1332
Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue - (206) 654-1117
Cat Purebred Rescue - (206) 782-2616
MEOW Cat Rescue - (425) 822-6369
Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project - (206) 528-8125
Rabbit Haven - (253) 851-6601
Other Washington Animal Organizations
Humane Society for Tacoma - (253) 383-2733
Pierce County Kitsap Humane Society - (360) 692-6977
Whidbey Animal Improvement Fund (WAIF) - (360) 678-5816
Everett Animal Control - (425) 257-6000
N.O.A.H. Center - (360) 629-7055
Humane Society of Skagit Valley - (360) 757-0445
Humane Society of Cowlitz County (Longview) - (360) 577-0151
Clallam County Humane Society (Port Angeles) - (360) 457-8206
Southwest Washington Humane Society (Vancouver) (360) 693-4746
Thurston County Animal Services (Olympia) (360) 352-2510
Whatcom County Humane Society (Bellingham) (360) 733-2080
Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (509) 662-9577
Blue Mountain Humane Society (Walla Walla)- (509) 525-2452
SpokAnimal CARE (Spokane) - (509) 534-8133
Vashon Island Pet Protectors - (206) 567-5222
Sources: HSUS, Seattle Humane Society
