Main authorities that respond to animal calls
Authorities that respond to animal calls
Besides police departments, there are four main authorities that respond to emergency animal calls:
Humane officers
Employed by nonprofit organizations
Serve as police officers to enforce the animal cruelty and abuse laws
Investigate cases of animal cruelty, puppy mills, neglect and dog fighting
Rescue abandoned and abused animals
Appear in court to prosecute animal abusers
Animal control
Employed by contracts with municipalities
Enforce rabies laws
Respond to calls about stray dogs
Dog wardens
Employed by the state’s Department of Agriculture
Enforce kennel licensing, dog licensing, strays
Game Commission
Employed by the state
Handles all calls regarding wild animals
Handles hunting licensing