Among the most important programs that distinguish TAHS from other shelters is the Cruelty Investigation Division.

Two officers are on call to enforce the responsible and humane treatment of animals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They have law enforcement backgrounds and investigate over 1,800 reports of animal abuse or neglect each year.

Recent studies have shown that people who abuse animals are often abusive to other people. Our investigators are trained to recognize the signs of child abuse, domestic violence and neglect, and are often the first ones to alert the proper authorities.

If you suspect or know that an animal is neglected, abused, or abandoned please report it to the Toledo Area Humane Society Cruelty Division!

Call: (419) 891-9777 or email: cruelty@toledoareahumanesociety.org

If it is an emergency call TAHS operator 419-891-0705 (ext. 301).

If it is an after hours emergency (after 6 pm or before 10 am) or TAHS is closed please call the Toledo Police non-emergency phone number for assistance (419) 243-4141.

Reasons to call the TAHS Cruelty Division:

An animal is kept outside with little or no shelter in extreme weather

An animal has no food or water

An animal is chained up with potential to jump fence and hang himself

An animal appears very thin or sick

An animal is being hurt or physically abused

An animal appears to be abandoned (no one feeding, caring for it )