Report a problem
Please contact the Eau Claire County Humane Officer with your questions or concerns. If calling after hours, please leave a message on the confidential voicemail. For immediate assistance, please call the Eau Claire County Communications Center at (715) 839-4972.
If you have an animal welfare issue within the City of Eau Claire, please call the Eau Claire County Communications Center and they will direct you to a Community Service Officer: (715) 839-4972. The Eau Claire County Humane Officer enforces ordinances in all other municipalities within Eau Claire County.
Common signs of animal neglect include:
- Lack of grooming, like overgrown nails or matted fur
- Basic needs not being met, such as lack of food, water, shelter, or vet care
- Bruises and scarring on skin or visible signs of poor health
- Being kept in unsanitary conditions or extreme temperatures
- Malnourished appearance, including visible bones through hairFor assistance with a complaint, please contact the Humane Officer. Complaints and the names of complainants are kept confidential. We must have proper evidence and/or witnesses to successfully build a case for seizure and/or prosecution.
Please have the following available to provide to the Humane Officer:
Address and city where the violation is taking place Date the violation occurred
Brief but specific account of the facts and circumstances involved
Your name and daytime phone number – the Humane Officer may need to follow up with you, and all information will remain confidential.
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