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Have you seen animals that have been neglected or are abused and don’t know who you can contact about it?
Report it anonymously at: 815-773-4340 ext. 3.
COPE has volunteers who have been approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to conduct humane investigations.
If you suspect animal abuse/neglect by a resident of Will or surrounding counties, call us at 815-773-4340 and leave a message. You may include your name, phone number and best time to reach you, along with the exact nature of your complaint. Be sure to tell us the name of the town or municipality. Your complaint will be held in the strictest confidence. You do not have to leave your name; however, if you choose not to do so, provide us with a callback number that is answered only by you.
Warning Signs of Animal Neglect:
Report it anonymously at: 815-773-4340 ext. 3.
COPE has volunteers who have been approved by the Illinois Department of Agriculture to conduct humane investigations.
If you suspect animal abuse/neglect by a resident of Will or surrounding counties, call us at 815-773-4340 and leave a message. You may include your name, phone number and best time to reach you, along with the exact nature of your complaint. Be sure to tell us the name of the town or municipality. Your complaint will be held in the strictest confidence. You do not have to leave your name; however, if you choose not to do so, provide us with a callback number that is answered only by you.
Warning Signs of Animal Neglect:
Investigators Committed to Animal Rescue Efforts (ICARE)
Warning Signs of Animal Abuse and Torture:
| • | Animal left without food or water |
| • | Animal outside without shelter |
| • | Animal tethered inappropriately |
| • | Animal not receiving vet care |
| • | Size of collar - not increasing collar size with animal growth results in serious injury or death. |
| • | Starvation - emaciated appearance. |
| • | Mange and ticks - skin parasites, itching, patchy hair loss and sores |
| • | Grooming- Severe massive matted coat, elongated nails |
If you suspect or are aware of animal abuse/neglect at any pet store, animal shelter or place of business, contact Regina at the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Animal Welfare Bureau in Illinois at 217-782-6657. Tell Regina you want to file a complaint, relay the facts, and call back periodically for status until resolved.
| • | Cruelty: malicious intent (when a person deliberately causes harm to an animal.) Warning signs include INJURIES, LIMPING, COWERING AND VERBAL ABUSE. |
| • | ILLEGAL ANIMAL FIGHTING |
| • | ANIMAL HOARDING |
