OHIO RESOURCES

BILLS WE ARE WATCHING

ORC CHAPTER 959 ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY

ANIMAL ABUSE RECOGNITION & REPORTING HANDBOOK

Developed by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association

OHIO ANIMAL ADVOCATES

Includes links to where to report animal abuse, domestic violence safe havens for pets, Ohio pet food pantries and low cost S/N clinics

GUIDE FOR CHARITY BOARD MEMBERS

This guide explains the legal duties and responsibilities of board members.

NATIONAL HUMANE ORGANIZATIONS

ASPCA PRO

ANIMAL SHELTERING

MADDIE'S FUND

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY

Founded in its present form in 1993, Best Friends is a 501(c)3 nonprofit animal welfare organization that works nationwide with shelters, rescue groups and members to promote pet adoption, no-kill animal rescue, and spay-and-neuter practices.

HEARTS SPEAK

HeARTs Speak is a nationally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that’s uniting art and advocacy to increase the visibility of shelter animals.

TIP SHEET - CALCULATING COST OF CARE (members only)

This tip sheet is meant to provide guidance for determining the amount of a bond or cash deposit that is needed to provide for a seized and impounded animal's care and keeping for thirty (30) days beginning on the date on which the animal was impounded. This tip sheet is now available here for Ohio Fed members. Log in to view.

2021 PAY & BENEFITS SURVEY (members only)

In late summer 2021, the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation conducted a Pay & Benefits Survey in conjunction with the Humane Society of Madison County. The results of the survey are now available here for Ohio Fed members. Log in to view.

OHIO FED TRANSFER LISTS (members only)

The Ohio Animal Welfare Federation maintains lists of shelters and rescues in Ohio that either allow overcrowded shelters or rescues, whether due to emergencies or day-to-day surprises, to transfer animals TO them, as well as shelters and rescues that may have a need to transfer animals OUT to others who can take them. These lists are only accessible to Ohio Fed members. Log in to view.

OHIO ANIMAL CRUELTY INVESTIGATIONS MANUAL

Animal cruelty has been a crime in Ohio for more than 140 years. Yet the subject remains misunderstood by many courts, prosecutors, attorneys, the press, and even law enforcement officers.

Animal offenses are some of the most difficult to detect and prosecute, largely because the “victim” cannot speak. And unlike other property offenses, animal victims are often owned by the offender, so there is no objective person with an interest in the damaged property to report the crime.

The purpose of this manual is to remove some of the mystery and confusion by providing clear explanations, simple standards, and an easy reference for humane agents and other law enforcement officers involved in the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment.

Order online (right) or download an order form.

ANIMAL LAW e-BOOK (members only)

This online reference is intended for members of the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation who regularly investigate and enforce Ohio laws relating to animal control, cruelty, neglect and abandonment.

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