**Andrew Bailey**
Missouri Attorney General

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The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has authority to enforce certain provisions of the Missouri Animal Care Facilities Act (ACFA) and Canine Cruelty Prevention Act (CCPA). The Office will enforce the law as written, which includes holding accountable those who continue to violate those state laws and abuse or neglect Missouri’s animals. The Office may file a lawsuit upon substantiating allegations through complaints or referral by the Missouri Department of Agriculture. The Office works closely with the Department when taking action against substandard breeders across the state. The Office has worked to shut down numerous unlawful operations and rescued hundreds of animals from inhumane conditions.

Violations of the ACFA and CCPA may include operating without a license; failing to correct violations from facility inspections; housing animals in small enclosure spaces or spaces without solid resting areas; failing to provide potable food and water; neglecting veterinary care; failing to grant sufficient access to outdoor spaces; and failing to allow state inspectors access to the facility. For more information about the ACFA and CCPA, please refer to Chapter 273, RSMo by clicking here. You may also contact the Missouri Department of Agriculture here to check on the status of licensed entities and report suspected violations of the law.

You may also submit a complaint to the Attorney General’s Office to report violations. By completing the form below, you understand and agree to the following:

The information you are providing in your complaint is truthful and accurate;
The Attorney General’s Office is not your attorney, cannot provide you with legal advice, cannot represent you directly, and can take action only to enforce the law in the public’s interest;
You will testify in Court as a witness upon lawful request if the Attorney General’s Office initiates a lawsuit based on the allegations in your complaint; and
The Attorney General’s Office will maintain a copy of your complaint as a public record, and the information in it may be treated as an open record depending on the circumstances, and it may be provided to the Missouri Department of Agriculture, investigators, or the entity subject to your complaint.

A PDF version is available for printing and mailing.

Animal Welfare Complaints

YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Email(Required)

Primary Phone Number(Required)

Secondary Phone Number

COMPLAINT DETAILS

Name of Operator/Individual(Required)

Operator/Individual's Phone Number

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

County

Website

Date of Operation

Name of person you spoke to

Title of person you spoke to

How and where did you learn about the operator?

Please state in detail all facts supporting your complaint, including names, dates, and specific conduct alleged.(Required)

Identify any witnesses who can substantiate the facts alleged in your complaint.

What actions have you taken to resolve this complaint?

Please identify any other state or local government agency you have also contacted.

Have you been sued or filed a lawsuit about this complaint? *

If you purchased your pet from this person, describe the condition your pet was in when you purchased it and identify the date of purchase.

Amount Paid (if you purchased a pet)

Payment Method

Did you sign a contract, warranty agreement or similar papers?

Did you receive a health certificate, veterinarian record, birth record, or other documentation with your pet? If so, please attach any relevant documentation.

Do you have any photographs of your pet or the facility where you purchased it? If so, please attach any relevant photographs.

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Please note that in accordance with Missouri Law, Consumer complaints are "public records," subject to disclosure upon request. Your complaint, including your name, address and related documents, may be obtained pursuant to a public records law request. I ATTEST TO THE ACCURACY OF STATEMENTS MADE IN THIS COMPLAINT.

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