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How to Report Animal Abuse/Neglect

The state of New Jersey has a set of robust animal protection laws that grants law enforcement and animal control officers broad powers to remove animals from dangerous and abusive situations. Read a comprehensive guide to NJ animal cruelty laws.

To report animal abuse, neglect and abandonment in Gloucester County, NJ, call Gloucester County Animal Control, 856-881-2828 Elsewhere: Call your local animal welfare office, or visit the ASPCA Animal Cruelty resource page. The National Link Coalition has a directory of resources by state and county for reporting animal abuse. In urgent or dangerous cases, call 911.

Report cruelty to livestock in NJ by contacting the NJ Dept. of Agriculture, 609-671-6400

Report wildlife poaching, animal trafficking and illegal hunting in NJ by contacting New Jersey Operation Game Thief, 855-OGT-TIPS Elsewhere: Contact the US Fish & Wildlife Service, 1-844-FWS-TIPS

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Updated April 3, 2025

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