Animal Abandonment in Ohio: Criminal, Civil & Crossovers

Speaker: DanaMaria Pannella, Holland & Muirden Attorneys at Law 

June 26, 2025

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

This 60-minute webinar will explore criminal and civil animal abandonment issues in Ohio and how, in many cases, criminal and civil abandonment intersect. This course is intended only for humane society agents, municipal or township animal control officers, dog wardens, police officers, or sheriffs. DanaMarie Pannella, attorney in the firm of Holland & Muirden and appointed prosecutor for animal cruelty cases in many courts across Ohio, will discuss:

• How to identify abandonment cases and differentiate between criminal abandonment and civil disputes, including landlord-tenant issues, boarding kennels, arrests, and more;
• Understanding law enforcement's role in abandonment cases; and
• Strategies for investigating and managing criminal and civil abandonment issues.

REGISTRATION FEE

• $0 for Ohio Fed Webinar Bundle participants with code
• $25 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 1-5 program participants 

• $35 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 6-10 program participants 

• $45 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 11+ program participants 

• $50 per organization for non-members 

Ohio Animal Welfare Federation is an approved provider of content which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications. Every hour of training equals 1 CE towards CAWA Recertification.

This webinar has also been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located here.