Abuse or Neglect Complaints

We aren’t animal control, nor do we have staff to pretend to be so.  We do, however, have a huge interest in making sure any complaint of animal abuse and/or neglect is pursued!

Visiting a Home to Help an Animal in Need:
Your Goal is to OFFER HELP and to HAVE HELP ACCEPTED

• Show your concern – not your disdain.
• Remember: You are a visitor to someone’s home.
• Do NOT be confrontational, argumentative or, in any way, a bad guest.
• Don’t take photos without asking permission first.  If the answer is ‘no’, please refer to our flyer, “Documenting Animal Neglect/Abuse.pdf”.
• Stay on streets, sidewalks and other established footpaths.
• Stay OFF private property unless invited.
• Leave if asked.
• Protect the Shelter From Liability:  Identify yourself as a concerned citizen–not as a representative of the Shelter.

Making a Complaint to SPCHS:

• Come to the Shelter in person and fill out our complaint form, or
• Download the complaint form, fill it out and fax to 360-642-4435. We prefer you not mail the form as the delay leaves the animal in jeopardy.

Making a Complaint to the Authorities:
Please read refer to our flyer, “Documenting Animal Neglect/Abuse.pdf”.

If you believe an animal is in immediate danger, contact:

• Anywhere in South Pacific County, outside Ilwaco and Long Beach city limits: Pacific County Sheriff, attn.: Lt. Rich Byrd, P.O. Box 935, Long Beach WA 98631
• In Ilwaco or Long Beach:  Long Beach Police, attn.: Chief Flint Wright, P.O. Box 795, Long Beach WA 98631
  • • Long Beach City Council, P.O. Box 310, Long Beach WA 98631
    • Ilwaco City Council, PO Box 548, Ilwaco, WA 98624