Resources
We hope you find this directory of resources useful. If you know of an organization or resource not listed here that may be beneficial to others, please send email to ohiofedhs@gmail.com
COVID-19Click here for a special page of resources for animal welfare professionals to refer to during this crisis. |
OHIO RESOURCES
OHIO LEGISLATURE OHIO COUNTY DOG WARDENS ASSOCIATION ANIMAL ABUSE RECOGNITION & REPORTING HANDBOOK Developed by the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association Includes links to where to report animal abuse, domestic violence safe havens for pets, Ohio pet food pantries and low cost S/N clinics |
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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. |
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OHIO FED WEBINAR LIBRARY (members only)
Members of Ohio Fed have access to a library of recorded webinars originally offered live throughout the year. Log in to view. Not a member? Join here. This webinar series is sponsored by the Petco Foundation.
MEMBER DISCUSSION FORUM (members only)
Members can log in and access the Member Discussion Forum. Ask a question, post the availability of excess resources such as food or supplies that other members may need, or connect on topics of interest. A summary of recent posts appears below, but to use the Forum you must be logged in.
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NATIONAL RESOURCES
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) is an international coalition of animal services leaders and more than 30 pilot organizations transforming the traditional sheltering system to serve the entire community in supporting the human-animal bond.
NATIONAL LINK COALITIONA monthly report of news from the National Resource Center on the link between animal abuse and human violence.
NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS AGENCIESA directory of agencies that respond to animal abuse complaints in over 6,500 counties, cities and towns, including 105 communities in Ohio. The directory was created by the National Link Coalition to make it easier report suspected animal abuse. It also contains hotlines for reporting child abuse, elder abuse and domestic violence.
SHELTER ANIMALS COUNT
Shelter Animals Count is a collaborative initiative formed by a diverse group of stakeholders to create and share a national database of sheltered animal statistics, providing facts, and enabling insights that will save lives.
Resources provided by the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
CAPACITY FOR CARE
How many pets can your shelter house while still providing them with appropriate care, veterinary attention, space, stress relief and attention? The answer to that question is your organization’s "capacity for humane care,” a number that will vary depending on the shelter’s resources. Maddie's Fund has numerous online resources to help you determine your capacity for care.
VIRTUAL CONSULTANT
The University of California Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program and the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine Shelter Medicine Program have partnered to create Virtual Consultant: a free web-based tool that enables animal shelters to assess their everyday practices.
GUIDELINES FOR STANDARDS OF CARE IN ANIMAL SHELTERS
Published by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians
From UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program
MADDIE'S SHELTER MEDICINE PROGRAM
From the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
PETFINDER SHELTER SOFTWARE GUIDE
Which software is right for your shelter or rescue group? There are many to chose from and this site managed by Petfinder can help.
AMERICAN HUMANE OPERATIONAL GUIDE: RECORD KEEPING
Accurate and efficient record keeping is crucial to all animal shelters. This manual lays the groundwork for successful record keeping and makes it easier to keep accurate and efficient records.
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Animal Shelter Improvements Supported
American Humane: Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant
The Meacham Foundation Memorial Grant program, administered by American Humane, provides support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies throughout the U.S. for shelter expansion or improvement. Grants must be used to increase or improve the quality of care given to animals. Examples of supported projects include animal environment enrichment, equipment for veterinary care or for spay/neuter procedures, kennel or cattery renovation, capital campaigns, and equipment that positively impacts the welfare of animals in the shelter. Grants range up to $4,000. The upcoming application deadline is April 30, 2021. Visit the American Humane website after April 1, 2021, to submit an online application.
Ohio Animal Foundation is accepting applications for our small grants program through June 30th. The average grant amount is $250.
List of funders compiled by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Explore grant opportunities for municipal agencies and nonprofit organizations
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