Request for Animal Cruelty Investigation

Louisiana Society
for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals

Louisiana SPCA
1700 Mardi Gras Blvd.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70114

(504) 368-5191, extensions
Fax: (504) 368-3710

Note: Our previous shelter, located at 1319 Japonica Street, was destroyed due to Katrina.

Our temporary Shelter, located at 701 Thayer Street, is now closed.

Animal Control Dispatch phone number 504.369.5191, ext. 100

Complaint or Request for Investigation

The LA/SPCA Animal Control only has jurisdiction in Orleans Parish. However, we are active within the state in dogfighting investigations as well as helping Louisiana residents initiate action within their own parish. All complaints originating outside Orleans Parish should first
be made to your local Animal Control Agency before contacting us.

Generally, violations of Orleans Parish ordinances do not occur in the presence of an Animal Control Officer. Therefore, it is important to obtain information from witnesses. Please complete the form below and be as complete as possible.

TELL US ABOUT YOU!

Please tell us your full name, address, and various other information. Please review the completed form to ensure that all information is included and correct.

* We accept anonymous calls and statements on suspected cruelty to animal complaints. However, unless the Animal Control Representative witnesses the cruelty or cruel conditions it limits what our organization can do. Without complainant information we are unable to contact you for additional information during the investigation. (This information remains confidential unless a case goes to court and a defendant's attorney requests for the case records.)

Your:

Last Name:
First Name:	MI:
Street:
City:
Parish:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:
Cell/Pager:
Email:

TELL US ABOUT THE ANIMAL OWNER.

We need you to record as much information about the animal owner as you know. Don't guess, be certain. If there is some information that you do not know, simply write "unknown". The information most needed is the animal owner's address and directions to the location. If you are uncertain about the owner's information, of if the animal even has an owner, speak with your neighbors to be sure.

Owner:

Last Name:
First Name:	MI:
Street:
City:
Parish:
Zip:
Home Phone:
Work Phone:

Directions to Location:

When is the owner normally home?

WHAT DOES THE ANIMAL(S) LOOK LIKE?

To take action, Animal Control needs to be as certain as possible that we are dealing with the correct animal(s). Please record as much and as accurate a description of each animal as possible. Only list animals that are involved in the specific incident you are completing the statement for.

Here's some basic rules:

Breed is for species as well as the animal's specific breed. i.e. there is no such breed as "Mix"...Dogs are a LabX, CollieX, TerrierX, ChowX, etc.
Color. Indicate the dominant color first, then all the other colors.

If you are uncertain about the animal or it's description, be sure that you talk to your neighbors. Incorrect information damages everyone's credibility if the case were to be challenged in court.

Breed:	Male Female
Color:
Name:

Breed:	Male Female
Color:
Name:

Breed:	Male Female
Color:
Name:

WHEN & WHERE DID IT HAPPEN?

This is where you tell your story. Please fill in all blanks with EXACT time, date, and location, based on what you observed. Without this information, Animal Control may not be able to pursue further action.

Here's some examples:

Location: In street in front of 1212 Any Street or In my front yard at 2121 New Street
Time: 1:30 pm

Location of Incident:
Exact Date of Incident:
Exact Time of Incident:

TELL US WHAT HAPPENED (In your own words)

In this section you will write a brief story of what happened, based on the information you gave about When and Where it happened, and what you observed. Only write about the most recent occurrence. Previous occurrences are not relevant. DO NOT write about hearsay or other conflicts there have been with the animal owner. Hearsay is what you have heard from other people, not what you have observed, and is not admissible in court.

I have reviewed all information for accuracy and completeness. Yes No