Animal Control Violations

For dogs at large, improper dog housing, unsanitary living conditions, dangerous dogs or similar complaints covered under Title 16, Chapter 30F,

The cities of Newark and Dover remain responsible for dog control within city limits.

• Delaware Animal Services – New Castle, Kent and Sussex Counties
  302-255-4646 or report online below
• City of Newark – within city limits
  Newark Police 302-366-7111
• City of Dover – within city limits
  Dover Police 302-736-7111

Animal Cruelty Complaints
Cruelty and neglect of animals is against the law. If you are concerned about an animal’s welfare and suspect cruelty or neglect, contact DAS immediately.

Delaware Animal Services 302-255-4646 or report online below.

Livestock Animal Cruelty Complaints
To report cruelty or neglect of agricultural or farm animals, call:

Delaware Department of Agriculture 302-698-4500

ANIMAL VIOLATION COMPLAINT FORM

To file an animal violation or complaint, fill out the following form. In order to properly investigate all violations, you must include the address where the animals are located. If you do not know the violator’s name, type “unknown”. Information is confidential and is required for follow up by an animal welfare officer.

IF YOU ARE REPORTING AN EMERGENCY: Do not file a report online. Call 302-255-4646, 24hrs a day.

Complaint Form

Violation and Location

The following fields represent that of the owner of the animal in question.

Violator's Name

Violator's Address Line 1 *

Violator's Address Line 2

City *

State * - Select - Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Zip Code *

Your relationship to the violator *

What type of animal(s) are you reporting? *

Dog(s)

Cats(s)

Bird(s)

Horse(s)

Livestock

Small house pets (rabbits, hamsters, etc.)

Other

How many animals are you reporting? *

Describe the violation in detail *

When did you observe this incident? (Include as much detail as possible) *

Your Contact Information

All information is kept confidential

Your Name *

Phone Number *

Address *

Address Line 2

City *

State * - Select - Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Zip Code *

Email *

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