724.222.PETS
HUMANE INVESTIGATIONS

The Washington Area Humane Society employs one full-time Humane Society Police Officer (HSPO).

Animal abuse, neglect, and abandonment are all too common in Washington County. Often, animal abusers are also abusing children, dealing drugs, or are involved in other crimes that affect an entire community. Our Humane Investigation Unit serves as an important resource to the residents of Washington County.

HUMANE OFFICERS

  • Serve as Policer Officers to enforce the cruelty laws under authority granted by state Statute 22 Pa. C.S.A. Chapter 37. Click here to view the animal cruelty laws.
  • Investigate cases of animal abandonment, abuse, cruelty, neglect, and tethering.
  • Offer education and resources to the public for the humane treatment of their pets.
  • Charge actors and appear in court to prosecute cases.
  • Do not enforce Kennel Licenses, Rabies laws, or dog licenses.
  • Do not catch dogs running at large or feral cats.
  • Do not pick up stray animals.
  • Do not handle dangerous dogs, dog bites, or barking complaints.

Click here to learn more about animal resources in Washington County.

 

WASHINGTON COUNTY COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Washington Area Humane Society Police Officer

  • Contact for animal abandonment, abuse, cruelty, neglect, and tethering
  • See registered Humane Officers in Washington County
  • Contact 724.222.7387 ext. 109
    • Our HSPO works Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5:00 pm
    • Please leave a detailed message if they are unable to answer
      • Provide your name, phone number, address/location you are calling about, and details of the situation

Washington County Animal Control

  • Contact for rabies issues, dog bites, or stray issues
  • Contact 724.746.4344

PA Dog Warden

    • Contact for Kennel Licensing, Dog Licensing, and strays
    • Contact 412.973.0089

PA Game Commissioner

    • Contact for complaints regarding wild animals
    • Contact 1.800.243.8519

Local Police

    • Contact for emergencies after hours or on the weekends
    • Contact your local police or 911

Local Townships

    • Contact about ordinances and laws for your township regarding cat related issues
    • Contact your local township