Report animal cruelty – Animal Welfare Investigations Project

The Animal Welfare Investigations Project investigate serious, organised, and complex animal cruelty including the illegal puppy trade, animal fighting, and wildlife crime.

Animals are our priority, and we take every report seriously. However, if you are reporting a situation where an animal is in immediate need, please contact your local animal welfare organisation.

The more information you can provide, the better we can prioritise and investigate your report.

Please note that we cannot accept anonymous complaints. We will unable to progress our investigation without you providing valid contact details. Your details will be kept completely confidential and will never be shared with third parties.

Some examples are:

Illegal puppy trade including puppy mills, puppy farming, and third party sales of puppies with a particular focus on where the puppies become ill and/or unwell after purchase
Animal fighting including dog fighting and cock fighting
Wildlife crime including fox hunting and badger baiting

Please complete the following form:

What are you reporting?

Due to limited resources, we only investigate organised, serious, and complex animal cruelty. We do not investigate neglect or other welfare issues.

Please describe what you believe is happening. Provide as much detail as possible to help us understand the situation:

Any additional details that may assist our investigation, such as vehicle registration numbers, vehicle colour, make, or model, are greatly appreciated.

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Where this is happening?

Please use the full address. Where possible, provide grid references or what3words to help us find the exact area.

How did you come across this information?

We’d like to know how you came across this information. Please indicate whether you know it directly, have heard it from someone/somewhere else, or whether you have corroborated it.

When do you believe this has taken place? Is it ongoing?

Please be as specific as possible.

Have you passed this information to any other agency, such as the police, local authorities, or other animal welfare organisation?

Please provide any reference numbers.

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