Report a Puppy Mill or Abuse
Animal abuse is a felony in the United States. You are their voice. Report it!
Are you aware of a puppy mill or a case of dogs being abused near you? Do you know someone who is producing puppies for profit or as a business and sells more than 2 litters of puppies in a year? Do you have knowledge of someone keeping several dogs in unsanitary conditions or dogs that are obviously in need of vet care? Report it to the Pet Animal Care Facilities Act (PACFA) Program, which is a licensing and inspection program dedicated to protecting the health and well-being of those animals in pet care facilities throughout Colorado. The email for PACFA is cda_pacfa@state.co.us, and their phone number is (303) 869-9146.
You can also make a Public Records request for reports on a Pet Animal Care Facility in Colorado.
What is PACFA?
The Pet Animal Care Facilities Program, overseen by the Commissioner of the Colorado Department of Agriculture, was authorized to ensure that pet care facilities meet minimum standards for physical facilities; sanitation; ventilation; lighting; heating; cooling; humidity; spatial and enclosure requirements; nutrition; humane care; medical treatment; methods of operation and record keeping.
Other places to report mills and cruelty
- Colorado Humane Society & SPCA: Report Abuse Here
- Colorado Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Protection: Report Abuse Here
- Animal Help Now: Find local authorities to help
- Denver Crimestoppers: 720-913-7867 http://www.metrodenvercrimestoppers.org
- Humane Society: Report a puppy mill or dog fighting!
- ASPCA: Report animal cruelty to ASPCA
- Within Denver County, contact Denver Animal Protection at 720-913-2080. For emergencies in progress, dial 911. Outside of Denver County, contact your local animal control authority. Animal Control will address stray or loose dogs, as well as welfare complaints.