Ohio Animal Advocates (OAA) partnered with the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) to deliver a statewide training series focused on The Link Between Human and Animal Violence. Thanks to the support of the Animal Welfare Institute and Kenneth Scott Charitable Trust.

For many survivors of domestic violence, leaving an abusive situation isn't as simple as walking away. A heartbreaking reality is that many delay seeking safety because they fear what will happen to their beloved pets if they leave them behind. To help remove that barrier, RedRover has awarded $473,085 in Safe Housing grants during its first funding round of 2026.

A new grant initiative from the ASPCA is shining a spotlight on an issue that animal welfare professionals have long recognized: increasing access to spay/neuter services is essential to reducing shelter overcrowding and improving outcomes for animals.

Every act of generosity helps create a more compassionate future for animals. Whether you're making your first donation or looking for a lasting way to support animal protection, Ohio Animal Advocates is proud to introduce our new Giving Guide, a resource that highlights the many ways individuals, foundations, and businesses can invest in meaningful change.

At Ohio Animal Advocates, we believe meaningful change happens when passionate people come together with a shared purpose. That's why we're excited to introduce our new Volunteer Handbook, designed to help prospective volunteers learn about our mission, explore available opportunities, and discover how they can make a lasting impact for animals across Ohio.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating mammalian animal testing by 2035, signaling continued support for the development and adoption of modern, non-animal testing methods.

Ohio Animal Advocates is excited to introduce Erin Lawson, our Operations Director. After spending nearly a decade working directly with animals and the people who care for them, Erin has brought her experience to the policy side of animal welfare, where she's helping OAA expand its programs and advocacy efforts across Ohio.

Ohio Animal Advocates is excited to welcome Maria Petkovic as our new John Glenn College of Public Affairs intern! Before officially beginning her internship this fall through The Ohio State University's Ohio Government Internship Program. We sat down with Maria to learn more about her passion for animals, her interest in public policy, and what she's looking forward to during her time with OAA.

A recent incident in Fukushima, Japan has captured international attention after a bear injured four people, evaded capture, and reportedly escaped from a factory by opening a locked window from the inside. Local officials described the animal as "extremely intelligent" after it was observed turning on a water faucet to drink and apparently manipulating a window latch to escape confinement.

The ASPCA has announced that it will award up to $14 million in grants to support shelters and spay/neuter clinics serving vulnerable animals throughout the United States. The funding is intended to help organizations address some of the most pressing challenges facing animal welfare today, including shelter capacity needs and the ongoing shortage of accessible spay/neuter services.

Learn why foie gras production involves force-feeding ducks and geese, the animal welfare and public health concerns surrounding the practice, and how Ohio residents can support efforts to ban it.

For more than 40 years, Pam McKie worked in human services, helping vulnerable children, families, and communities access the support they needed to thrive. Today, she brings that same passion and expertise to animal welfare as Executive Director of Pets in Need of Cincinnati, a nonprofit veterinary clinic dedicated to serving low-income and vulnerable pet owners.