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Morris County S.P.C.A. LAW ENFORCEMENT DIVISION About Us The Morris County SPCA is dedicated to rescuing animals from abuse and neglect, and public awareness initiatives. Through these efforts, we prevent cruelty towards animals and promote respect for their welfare, thus enhancing the lives of people and their companion animals throughout Morris County. We struggle to keep our sworn law enforcement agents who invest numerous hours into a cruelty investigation. All of our members have spent countless hours training to the latest State and Federal standards. We have been training and are an integral part of the HOMELAND SECURITY SERVICES in our community, throughout the County as well as within the State region. Some of the most common animal cruelty laws that Agents and Officers come across everyday are simple, correctable violations, such as : Keeping a dog tethered without food, water, or shelter. Neglecting an animal when it is need of medical attention. External parasites such as fleas and ticks on an animal can cause hair loss, skin infections and could lead to anemia and can be fatal if left untreated. When an animal is ill or injured it must be seen by a licensed veterinarian because the animal cannot tend to its injuries like people. Keeping animals confined to an enclosed area. If the animal must be placed in a small kennel or crate, the owner or care taker must make sure that the animal receives adequate exercise. According to the animal cruelty laws it is against the law to drive a truck or vehicle to transport an animal unless it is properly restrained. An animal left inside of a vehicle on a hot day, in particular in the hot summer months can lead to having the owner or caretaker of the animal being prosecuted for animal neglect or animal cruelty, depending on the condition of the animal. There are some crimes that Agent and Officers investigate on a regular basis that are violent in nature, such as dog fighting and cock fighting. Owning, possessing, or training a dog to fight is an indictable offense in New Jersey. Being a spectator at a dog-fighting exhibition is also an indictable offense. Roosters are commonly used for fighting in several areas, and this Division has assisted agencies in executing search warrants involving cock fighting. People involved in cock fighting will be punished to the fullest extent of the law in this state. To Report Cruelty in Morris County this Division has an animal cruelty line for reporting cases of cruelty, abuse and neglect against animals. The line is (973) 625-2670 or email us at info@morriscountyspca.org. © 1999 - 2008 All Rights Reserved