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Free Donations to Help Animals? Yes, Really!
What if you could help Ohio’s animals every time you buy groceries, without spending a single extra dollar? Good news: you can!
Through the Kroger Community Rewards® program, your everyday shopping automatically generates donations to Ohio Animal Advocates (OAA) at no cost to you. That means more support for our mission to educate, advocate, and empower communities to protect animals across the Ohio , all by doing what you already do.
Tackle Pet Hunger 2025: Keeping Pets and People Together
Across central Ohio, many families are struggling to make ends meet. According to the United Way of Central Ohio, nearly 40% of Ohio households live below the ALICE threshold (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed)—meaning they’re working hard but still unable to cover basic needs like housing, childcare, and food.
NIH Faces Scrutiny for Funding New Dog Tests Despite Pledge to Reduce Animal Research
Earlier this year, the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced an initiative to reduce animal testing and invest in “human-based technologies” such as organ-on-a-chip systems, AI tools, and clinical data modeling. The move was celebrated as a major step toward more humane, human-relevant science.
New Grant Opportunity for TNR Programs
If your organization is working to humanely manage community cats through Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and is ready to grow its impact, we have exciting news: the Summerlee Sustainable Solutions Grant Program is now accepting applications!
Apply Now: 2025 Ohio Animal Foundation Grant Cycle Is Open!
We’re excited to announce that the 2025 Ohio Animal Foundation small grant cycle is officially open! Applications will be accepted from May 1 through June 1, 2025, and we encourage Ohio-based nonprofit organizations working to support companion animals and/or Ohio wildlife to apply.
Webinar 1/23/25 on how to Apply for Grants for Sheltering Pets in Crisis
Red Rover and Greater Good are conducting webinar on 1/23/25 from 2 - 3:30 EST on how to apply for grants to provide shelter for pets in crisis situations. As funding for safe havens are limited, this is a critical workshop to hone your organization's skills in obtaining this necessary funding to help families and their pets.
Safe Shelter for Companion Animals of Survivors of Domestic Violence in Summit & Medina Counties
The Battered Women’s Shelter (BWS) of Summit and Medina counties have achieved something incredible: housing for survivors of domestic violence that allows their companion animals! Recently awarded the Office for Victims of Crime Emergency and Transitional Pet Shelter Shelter and Housing Grant, BWS is looking to add the Hope and Healing Pet Shelter to help house family companion animals in close proximity to their 40,000 square foot building with the ability to board 154 survivors of domestic violence.
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