Our Humane Law Enforcement Unit
The Hudson Valley SPCA Division of Law Enforcement is an authorized agency certified under New York State Law to investigate, issue appearance tickets, conduct warrantless search and seizures, make arrests, and prosecute acts of animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect. The Humane Division is staffed with duly sworn, specially trained officers and investigators that work in cooperation with state, county, and local law enforcement agencies together with the Orange County District Attorney to successfully prosecute felony, misdemeanor and violation cases involving cruelty, abuse, and neglect.
Our investigators have years of experience enforcing applicable provisions of the Agriculture and Market Laws. Additionally, professional and respected veterinary advisors assist with evaluations as necessary. The Division is supervised by an officer in charge.
Imminent danger
If you see an animal in imminent danger (in a hot, locked car, for example): CALL 911
Suspected abuse/neglect
If you suspect abuse or neglect, please CALL the Humane Officer at (855) 448.2548 or send a TEXT to the following three numbers:
(845) 893.0890
(845) 629.7300
(845) 323.1992
File a Complaint
You can also file a complaint by sending an email to abuse@hudsonvalleyspca.org. Please include your name and phone number so we can respond. We will make every attempt to keep this information confidential.
how you can help:
ROCKY'S LAW
Due to the hard work of so many people, the Orange County Animal Abuse Registry is now in place. Anyone who resides in Orange County and is convicted of animal cruelty will be listed on this registry. Anyone selling, giving away or adopting an animal out to someone MUST check the Animal Abuse Registry. Not doing so, and allowing an animal abuser to get an animal is a violation of Orange County law.
Please note that this registry only lists convictions from after the law passed. Please click the button below for the County's Animal Abuser Registry page.
