The Delaware County SPCA Humane Society Police Officer is available to investigate claims of animal cruelty, abuse and neglect. Their powers are granted by the state of Pennsylvania and they uphold the state’s animal cruelty laws, contained in section 5511 of the Crimes Code.

Section 5511 of the Crimes code states:
"Cruelty to Animals: A person commits an offense if he wantonly or cruelly illtreats, overloads, beats, otherwise abuses any animal, or neglects any animal as to which he has a duty of care, whether belonging to himself or otherwise, or abandons and animal, or deprives any animal of necessary sustenance, drink, shelter, or veterinary care, or access to clean and sanitary shelter which will protect the animal against inclement weather and preserve the animal’s body heat and keep it dry."

If you suspect that an animal is suffering from abuse or neglect, please don’t hesitate to call the Delaware County SPCA at 610-566-1370 X 214 to report the situation or e-mail the Delaware County SPCA Humane Officer at wvernon@delcospca.org. Be sure to leave your name and contact number so that we can call you with further questions, if necessary. Most of our rescue success stories started with tips from people just like you - we're all in this together. You may save a life!