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Pet-inclusive sheltering saves lives for people and their animals. Join My Dog Is My Home and Found House Interfaith Housing Network in Cincinnati for an open house highlighting co-sheltering solutions that keep families and pets together. 🐾 Tour Why are spay/neuter appointments so hard to find in Ohio? In a recent article featuring @rascalunit , we explored the capacity crisis facing low-cost clinics. Now we’re taking a closer look at one of the solutions. The @ohiopetfund has awarded Happy Easter 🌸 A reminder that compassion is always in season. Let’s celebrate with kindness for animals and each other 🐾 In December 2025, Jessica Paige was walking her dog, Ishe, near her Amherst home when an impaired driver struck them. Jessica suffered catastrophic injuries and remains hospitalized. Ishe was killed. Thanks to the work of local advocates, a felony Meet Katie Krafka, OAA Board Secretary, and learn what drives her passion for animals across Ohio. Read the full interview on our blog at ohioanimaladvocates.org/news/meet-katie-krafka @youngsdairy Taking action and protecting animals in Ohio is easier than you think! Visit our website, click on an Action Alert, enter your information, and submit. Repeat for any other Action Alerts you support. Get involved today at ohioanimaladvocates.org/ac New research published that Kanzi, a language-trained bonobo, can mentally represent objects that aren’t physically present 🧠 As science advances, so must our laws and protections! Read more and take action at ohioanimaladvocates.org/news/pri When you’re in crisis, asking for help shouldn’t mean losing your pet. There’s a critical legal difference between temporary safe housing and surrender for adoption — and understanding it before signing paperwork can protect A federal judge in Ohio just rejected a plea deal in a major animal cruelty case — saying the proposed sentence did not reflect the seriousness of the conduct. In United States v. Dryden, the court refused to accept an 84-month agreement, emph Ohio ranks near the top for problematic commercial breeders and Senate Bill 232 aims to strengthen oversight. In a recent Ohio Animal Foundation feature, our Executive Director Vicki Deisner explains why S.B. 232 would: ✔ Require all surgeries be p 📚 OAA Book of the Month Colony Tails: Lessons From the Alley by Elizabeth Finch is a heartfelt glimpse into the real lives of community cats — resilience, trust, and the quiet power of showing up. A must-read for caretakers, advocates, and a It's Coyote Awareness Week (March 16th to 22nd)! Coyotes are one of North America’s most misunderstood wildlife species—but they play a vital role in healthy ecosystems. Learn more at ohioanimaladvocates.org/news/coyote-awareness-week-20
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