If you suspect cruelty to an animal, we urge you to report it immediately, and insist on an investigation. Bringing harm to feral cats, or subjecting any animal to neglect - including feral cats - is considered cruelty under Arizona law.

Az Revised Statute 13-2910 provides the protection, and violators can be found guilty of a Class 6 Felony or a Class 1 Misdemeanor.

This flyer from AzCATs contains information on the penalties, including jail time.

Read ARS 13-2910

In Maricopa County you should contact all of the following:

The Arizona Animal Welfare League Investigation Unit at 602-433-2000

The Sheriff's Pet Posse at 602-876-1681

Arizona Humane Society at 602-997-7586

and your city or local Police Department.

Visit The Arizona Humane Society and the LEAP Task Force (Law Enforcement for Animal Protection) websites for more information, including phone numbers for specific cities in Maricopa County.

The following resources are available to help with domestic violence:

The Arizona Humane Society Project Safehouse 602-997-7585 x134

Arizona Supreme Court's Domestic Violence Information Page

The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) First Strike program 1-888-213-0956

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ALF Animal Loving Friends
7650 S McClintock Dr
Suite 103-120
Tempe, AZ 85284

Email: alfrescue@hotmail.com