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My neighbor is not taking care of his pets and I think he is abusing them. Can you help?: Maricopa County Animal Care and County (MCACC) does not have the legal authority to investigate animal cruelty complaints. Suspicions of animal cruelty or neglect should be reported to your local law enforcement agency. If you live in an unincorporated area of Maricopa County, call the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at 602-876-1000.Return to Animal Care & Control

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1. What can I do about my neighbor's barking dog?: Barking dog issues are addressed through the local noise ordinances of the city or town. If you have a barking dog issue and the owner resides in an unincorporated area, you may call Maricopa County Animal Care and County (MCACC) at 602-506-7387. Please be prepared with the address of where the dog(s) reside. You must provide your full name, address and telephone number to file a complaint. Anonymous calls are not accepted. Return to Animal Care & Control

2. My neighbor is not taking care of his pets and I think he is abusing them. Can you help?: Maricopa County Animal Care and County (MCACC) does not have the legal authority to investigate animal cruelty complaints. Suspicions of animal cruelty or neglect should be reported to your local law enforcement agency. If you live in an unincorporated area of Maricopa County, call the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office at 602-876-1000. Return to Animal Care & Control

3. What can I do about a dead animal on the road?: Maricopa County Animal Care and County (MCACC) does not take reports of dead dogs and cats. Citizens should contact the city where the deceased animal was found and ask for the phone number of the appropriate agency to handle dead animal pickup. Return to Animal Care & Control