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.
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
- 10/02/2024The OAA recommended book of the month is Fellow Creatures: Our Obligations to the Other Animals by Christine M. Korsgaard! This book presents a compelling new view of humans’ moral relationships with other animals. She defends the claim that we are obligated to treat all sentient beings as what Kant called “ends in themselves.” This philosophical argument encourages readers to …
- 09/30/2024Reminder! Our last Real Ohio Tour to Fox Tale Sanctuary is on October 12th at 3pm! Fox Tale Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that provides forever homes to captive-bred foxes and spreads awareness to prevent the mistreatment of others. This amazing sanctuary works to educate the public on fox surrenders. We hope you will join us for this tour! Register …
- 09/27/2024A new study points to persistent risks posed by the animal fur trade. Fur farms provide a breeding ground for viruses to thrive because they often have large populations of animals in close proximity. “Asia is one of the most active regions for fur animal farming and trading,” genomics researcher Shuo Su of Fudan University and his co-authors write in …
- 09/25/2024On September 13, 2024, OAA’s Executive Director Vicki Deisner and Board member Dr. Alana Van Gundy presented at the International Association of Veterinary Social Workers Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Vicki and Alana participated on a panel with Dr. Aviva Vincent and OSU veterinarian student Ginny Behmer discussing the success and challenges of Ohio’s cross-reporting law. Ohio’s cross-reporting law mandates that …
- 09/24/2024The 12th Annual Dublin Pet Fair will be held on Sunday September 29, 2024, from 12pm to 5pm at the Coffman Park Pavilion, 5200 Emerald Parkway, in Dublin, OH! The purpose of this event is to bring awareness to animal welfare organizations in the State of Ohio, to promote the adoption of shelter and rescue pets, to showcase animal related …
- 09/23/2024Join us for our LAST Real Ohio Tour to Fox Tale Sanctuary on October 12th at 3pm! Fox Tale Sanctuary is a non-profit organization that provides forever homes to captive-bred foxes and spreads awareness to prevent the mistreatment of others. Everything began when Michelle Craddock, owner and president, rescued Kit, an 11-week-old fox whom Michelle tirelessly cared for after she …