General

How do I report someone for animal abuse or neglect?
Our Animal Cruelty Investigations Unit investigates reports of animal abuse or neglect, focusing on these counties to better respond to animals in need: Hun...
Fri, 10 Feb, 2023 at 12:37 PM
Is it illegal to tether a dog?
In January 2022, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act went into effect for the state of Texas. This new policy governs the restraint of dogs when they are outdoors by ...
Mon, 28 Mar, 2022 at 2:25 PM
Why can’t you investigate or prosecute outside of Dallas, Hunt, Kaufman and Van Zandt counties?
At this time, we respond to cases in the following Texas counties: Hunt and Van Zandt based on our defined jurisdiction and budget. Learn more about how we ...
Fri, 10 Feb, 2023 at 12:38 PM
Nobody is doing anything about a cruelty situation (outside service area). Why won't you help?
The SPCA of Texas is located in the North Texas area and we respond to cases of animal cruelty in the following Texas counties: Hunt and Van Zandt. You can ...
Fri, 10 Feb, 2023 at 12:40 PM