Credit: Bucks County SPCA
The Bucks County SPCA’s team of humane police officers have a new ride.
Through a contribution from the Josephine and Evelyn S. Smith Foundation, the Bucks County SPCA was able to recently purchase a new Toyota RAV4. The new vehicle replaces a 9-year-old vehicle with extensive repair needs.
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Bucks County SPCA law enforcement officers rack up hundreds of miles a week and their response vehicle runs every day.
“It’s critical that our humane police officers have a reliable vehicle so that each complaint is investigated as quickly as possible,” said Linda Reider, executive director of the Bucks County SPCA.
“In 2019 we saw a huge spike in cruelty complaints, court cases and animals needing to be rescued from cruelty or neglect,” Reider explained. “Our team rescued 545 animals last year, nearly triple the number rescued in 2018. From very large hoarding cases, to a single animal cruelly treated, response time can make all the difference.”
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The Bucks County SPCA investigates cases of abuse and neglect for domestic and farm animals across the county. They handle about 500 calls for service each year. Humane police officers respond to complaints and have the ability to file charges related state’s animal cruelty laws.
The Bucks County SPCA operates a 24-hour tip line 215-794-7425 and reportcruelty@bcspca.org. All tips of animals being neglected or treated cruelly can be kept confidential.
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