Media

For media information or interview opportunities regarding Ohio Animal Advocates, please contact:

Vicki Deisner, Executive Director
Email: vicki.deisner@gmail.com
Phone: (614) 493-8383

Our mailing address is: Ohio Animal Advocates, P.O. Box 1161, Columbus, OH 43216

Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Threads for updates and other important animal protection news.

OAA advocates for animals by affecting systemic change and working toward the humane treatment of all animals. We address animal welfare in Ohio’s communities by supporting local and state legislation to prevent animal cruelty. We also create education initiatives and campaigns to raise awareness of threats to many species and improve the lives of animals throughout our state.

Founded in 2018, OAA started as a small group of Ohioans focused on addressing the unmet needs of the state's animals. Since then, we have grown into a statewide leader in the animal protection movement. 

OAA advocates for policies that protect animals and ensures humane laws are enforced. We create practical solutions to address animal cruelty and challenge systems that harm animals, helping shift animal protection from a fringe issue to one that is taken seriously by the public and policymakers.

Our Mission: Our mission is to make Ohio a place where all animals are protected from cruelty, abuse, and neglect.

Our Vision: We envision an Ohio that serves as a national model for the humane treatment of animals.

Our Tagline: We are Ohio’s voice for animals.

Logos:

• OAA Logo (standard)

• OAA Logo (social media square)

Print Collateral:

• OAA Informational Postcard

• OAA Informational Flyer (8.5 × 3.5)

Branded Colors:

• Navy Blue: #174F90

• Light Blue: #2DD6E2

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Articles:

• NBC4: Ohio proposal would require euthanasia for dogs that kill, seriously injure (contributions from Vicki Deisner)

• Voyage Ohio: Conversation with Vicki Deisner from OAA

• German Village Magazine: Ohio Animal Advocates

• ABC6: New Ohio bill requires cross-reporting of abuse of both animals, people (contributions from Vicki Deisner)

• Cincinnati Enquirer: Bill protects pet stores, not puppies (by Vicki Deisner and Corey Roscoe)

Podcasts:

• United We Spay, Episode 013: Ohio Animal Advocates’ Journey with Vicki Deisner & Dan Spehar

• The Animal Welfare Junction Ep. 43: Real Ohio Tours with guest Vicki Deisner

• The Animal Welfare Junction Ep. 12: Ohio Animal Advocates

• iHeart Radio Raw with Mindy and Boots: Puppy Mills in Ohio with Vicki Deisner

News Segments:

• Spectrum News: Advocates express concern over live animal Easter tradition

Virtual Resources:

• Building a United Front: A Panel Conversation with USA State Leaders | 2023 USA Conference

• Ohio Community Cat Summit 2021

Print Resources:

• Adequate Shelter Ordinances for Companion Animals

• Assessment Report: COVID-19, Domestic Violence, and Animal Abuse in Ohio

• Community Cats: A Guide for Busy Ohio Municipal Leaders

• Dangers of Dog Tethering

• Guide to Your Own Micro-Sanctuary

• Identifying Ohio’s Community Cat Resources: A State of the State Report (2023)

• OAA Cruelty-Free Skincare Recommendations

• OAA Emergency Veterinary Expense Grants

• Ohio Cross-Reporting: How to Recognize and Report Animal Abuse

• Tethered Dogs: A Guide to Local Municipalities