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Ohio’s Voice for Animals
Ohio’s Voice for Animals.

We strive to make Ohio a place where all animals are protected from cruelty, abuse, and neglect.

Statewide Resources
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To help Ohio families and their pets, OAA's Resource Directory puts local resources at your fingertips.

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We lead and collaborate with teams across Ohio to champion humane policy and coexistence with animals deserving of respect and protection.

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It takes a village.

An animal compassionate one. We welcome Ohioans looking to turn their compassion into action.

Making a Difference

Pet Assistance Resources

To support struggling families and their pets, we provide valuable resources such as a list of programs designed for seniors and low-income families.

Pet Protection

We advocate for at-risk family members and safety planning for their pet(s) because we recognize a link between animal abuse and family violence.

Wildlife Protection

An opportunity exists for a new approach to learning how we can coexist with wildlife and advocate for protective policies at the state and local level.

Puppy Mills

Puppy mills breed dogs in horrific conditions that often lead to genetic and medical conditions in puppy mills sold through pet stores.

Community Cats

We provide resources and build partnerships to expand opportunities to humanely care for community cats while reducing populations and nuisances.

Adequate Shelter

We educate communities and local officials on the inhumane suffering and public safety concerns by tethering dogs outside.

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Humane Education

The opportunity to build compassion for community, family and animals exists through humane education opportunities.

Breed Discrimination

Breed Discrimination Ordinances demonize a breed of dog irrespective of individual behavior, raise constitutional issues, and fail to increase public safety.

Announcements

  • 09/05/2024
    NeighborhoodCats and The Community Cats Podcast are hosting a Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) Certification Workshop! The workshop taught by experts Bryan Kortis and Susan Richmond teaches you how to improve your community for both cats and humans. The two-and-a-half-hour course provides tips for trapping, feeding, providing shelter, and practices for TNR. The course is this Saturday, September 7th, 2024, …
  • 09/01/2024
    Happy September from your friends at OAA! If looking for some quick, easy, plant-based recipes look no further! This month’s recipe is a watermelon salad. This recipe is simple and fast, making a perfect snack for this heat wave. Follow the recipe on the second page to enjoy and let us know what you think!
  • 08/26/2024
    Happy International Dog Day from all of us at Ohio Animal Advocates! Today, let us celebrate the unconditional love, loyalty, and joy that dogs bring into our lives. Continue to stand up for their well-being and ensure that every dog finds the loving home they deserve.
  • 08/25/2024
    United Spay Alliance is proud to offer community cat grants to support Trap, Neuter, and Release (TNR) programs for community cats! The Grantees must raise $2,000 to receive a matching grant of up to $2,000 from United Spay Alliance. For more rules and instructions on how to apply, use this link. The deadline to apply is August 31, 2024!
  • 08/22/2024
    Mark on your calendar September 13-14, 2024, is the 8th International Veterinary Social Work Summit hosted by Cleveland State University! Our own Executive Director, Vicki Deisner, will be speaking at this event. Vicki will be accompanying a colleague from the UK to show them how veterinary social workers practice in Columbus. Use this link to learn more about this great …
  • 08/17/2024
    As Chief of Staff for Ohio Animal Advocates, Andrea works on all aspects of our nonprofit, including donor management, fundraising, and strategic planning. Andrea is currently a junior at The Ohio State University, double majoring in Italian Studies and International Relations with a specialization in diplomacy. Andrea is passionate about nonprofit work and advocating against breed discrimination. She has also …

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