Cruelty to Animals Investigation | Peoria County Animal Protection Services

2600 Northeast Perry Avenue, Peoria, IL 61603

Eligibility

Anyone who suspects or witnesses animal neglect, cruelty, or abuse. Reports can be made anonymously.

Required documents

None

Hours

Animal Abuse can be reported 24/7. To report outside of office hours, please call 309-674-3131, or the Peoria Police Department or Peoria County Sheriff immediately.

309-672-2440

Voice·

Main Line (Mon-Sat: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)

309-674-3131

Voice·

Emergency Number

Website

https://www.peoriacounty.org/pcaps

Languages

English

Application process

Please report incidents of animal neglect, cruelty, or abuse to PCAPS immediately. Reports can be given anonymously. Simply call the shelter at 309-672-2440 (After hours, call 309-674-3131). If you see a cruel act occurring; call PCAPS, the Peoria Police Department, or Peoria County Sheriff immediately. To investigate a complaint, PCAPS needs the address or location of the animal; a description of the animal; and details about the type of cruelty or neglect witnessed. PLEASE INDICATE IF THE SITUATION IS AN EMERGENCY.

Fees

None

Service area

Peoria County

Peoria County Animal Protection Services (PCAPS) demonstrates a successful partnership between governmental agencies and private organizations. The shelter is operated by the County of Peoria through agreements with the Peoria Humane Society and the Peoria County Veterinary Medical Association and remains the only animal shelter in Peoria County. ====================================================== If dealing with a wild animal: In addition to seeking guidance from this animal control office, it's also worth checking with an IL DNR rehabilitator, if needed. A list of DNR Rehabilitators can be found here: https://www.wildlifeillinois.org/list-of-licensed-wildlife-rehabilitators

Last Assured

12/22/2025

What's Here

Cruelty to Animals Investigation

Providing organization

Peoria County Animal Protection Services