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Cruelty to animals generally involves an intentional act of violence toward an animal or causing unnecessary suffering to an animal.  Cruelty to animals includes food, water, shelter or veterinary care deprivation, animal abandonment, beating, tormenting, maiming or fighting an animal and tethering a dog for more than 14 hours a day, in violation of NRS 574.100 and WCC 55.140. 

If you suspect animal cruelty or neglect, please report it. If an animal is in immediate danger, please call us at (775)322-3647 (DOGS). When completing a report, please include the following important information: 

• Location/address of animal
• Description of animal (large brown cat, black horse)
• The nature of the problem (neglect, illegal tethering)
• How long you have noticed the problem.
• Please include your contact information so that an officer can contact you for further information if necessary. 

*All reports are subject to public records request. 

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