MCSPCA Humane Law Enforcement Division

We are committed to protecting animals from abuse.

If you would like to report suspected cruelty to animals, please call us at 732-542-0040.
Abuse could include a dog on a very short chain or exposed to bad weather or animals who look sickly or injured. If you suspect abuse, please call and leave your phone number. We will only ask you to provide information, you will be able to stay anonymous.

We cannot take cruelty reports by email. Please call 732-542-0040.

The Monmouth County SPCA has a long history of protecting animals from abuse. We are there to help those who cannot speak for themselves. Chief Victor "Buddy" Amato is our Chief Humane Law Enforcement Officer. Buddy is a retired police officer who brings a wealth of law enforcement experience and a lifelong dedication to animal welfare. He is supported by a group of dedicated staff and volunteers who come from many different backgrounds and all are dedicated to our mission of preventing cruelty to animals. Our volunteers receive extensive training in Title IV law, educating the public, identifying animal cruelty, prosecuting animal cruelty cases and court room procedure.

As the Humane Law Enforcement Division of the Monmouth County SPCA, we are granted our Law Enforcement authority by the State of New Jersey under Title IV - AGRICULTURE AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS CHAPTER 22. PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS ARTICLE 2. PREVENTION OF CRUELTY. We are charged with the responsibility of enforcing the State of New Jersey Animal Cruelty Laws in Monmouth County, NJ. Additionally, a large part of what we do is educating the public-at-large as to the responsibilities and requirements of pet and animal ownership.

                                                     Read the New Jersey Anti-Cruelty Laws

Our Humane Law Enforcement Division investigates more than 900 animal cruelty complaints every year. We handle cases much like those featured on TV's "Animal Cops"-emaciated dogs who've been starved by their owners, collectors who accumulate so many animals that they can't provide proper care for them, innocent puppies thrown into a dumpster and left for dead. But thanks to the efforts of our Humane Law Enforcement Division, these animals are rescued, medical attention is provided and new homes are found. Most importantly, those who caused the suffering of these helpless animals are brought to justice.

Report Cruelty: Please address reports or concerns of animal cruelty to Buddy's attention by calling us at the shelter at 732-542-0040 (we cannot take cruelty reports by email). We will ask only for information, you will be able to remain anonymous.

How you can help: We do not receive any public funding and rely solely on donations to fund our Humane Law Enforcement work. Make a donation and help us help those who need it most- neglected and abused animals. Mail a donation to:

Monmouth County SPCA
Humane Law Enforcement Division
260 Wall Street, PO Box 93
Eatontown NJ 07724.

Or go to our online donations page and make a donation on our Secure Server provided by the non-profit organization Groundspring. Choose "Humane Law Enforcement Fund" and your kind donation will be used to support our curelty prevention work.

Thank you!

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