About Us

The Ohio Animal Welfare Federation (Ohio Fed) is a 501(c)3 non-profit membership organization for humane societies, dog wardens, animal control officers, and non-profit animal welfare organizations across Ohio. 

Please note we are not a law enforcement agency, and we do not govern or oversee the work of other animal welfare agencies. If you suspect animal abuse or neglect, please call your county humane society or local law enforcement to file a report. Click here for a directory of where to call by county. 

OUR MISSION

To promote the well-being and humane treatment of domestic animals throughout Ohio through education, advocacy, and professional resources for animal welfare professionals, elected officials and law enforcement.  

OUR VISION

We envision a future where all animal welfare professionals, elected officials and law enforcement from across Ohio have the resources, education and support they need to ensure the well-being and humane treatment of domestic animals in their communities.  

BYLAWS

Click here to download our Code of Regulations.

MEMBER AGREEMENT

Members of the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation affirm that their organization: 

Supports the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation’s mission and goals; 

Complies with applicable laws, rules and ordinances; 

Commits to making the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation a positive force in the animal welfare community by focusing on the common ground, shared goals and points of agreement among other member organizations; 

Conducts our daily business with the utmost degree of professionalism and civility; and

Commits to these shared values: 

• Education: We are responsible for continuously seeking and sharing knowledge and resources. 
• Collaboration: We believe working together increases our collective achievements for animals and our communities. 
• Integrity: We hold ourselves accountable to our partners and community through transparency. 
• Quality of Life: We are committed to the health and safety of pets and people in our communities, and to the Five Freedoms: freedom from hunger or thirst; freedom from discomfort; freedom from pain, injury or disease; freedom to express normal behaviors; and freedom from fear and distress. 

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