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Ohio animal shelters

There are 979 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan animal shelters employ 3,285 people, earn more than $211 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $498 million.
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Animal shelters by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbus, OH
 
192
 
$39,523,904
Cleveland, OH
 
186
 
$38,118,142
Cincinnati
 
119
 
$49,592,110
Akron
 
62
 
$15,042,290
Dayton
 
58
 
$16,412,570
Toledo
 
55
 
$10,804,778
Youngstown
 
44
 
$11,636,179
Canton
 
35
 
$4,130,150
Mansfield
 
16
 
$1,483,906
Springfield, OH
 
14
 
$1,695,218
Showing 10 of 14 metros

Job trends for Ohio animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
127
1-10
 
34
11-25
 
36
26-100
 
40
101 to 1,000
 
5
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
257
$250k to $1M
 
101
$1M to $5M
 
36
$5M to $25M
 
8
$25M to $100M
 
0
$100M+
 
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Ohio

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1-20 of 979

The Cleveland Animal Protective League

The Cleveland Animal Protective League fosters compassion, provides shelter and care for homeless animals, and combats animal cruelty through various outreach programs.
Revenue
$10.4m
Assets
$45.7m
Employees
131
EIN
34-0714644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Humane

Columbus Humane shelters animals, fights animal cruelty, and offers programs such as adoption, spay/neuter and emergency sheltering.
Revenue
$7.9m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
107
EIN
31-4379492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue Village

Rescue Village provides shelter, meals, and care to homeless animals while inspiring people to build a more humane community.
Revenue
$9.0m
Assets
$12.1m
Employees
46
EIN
23-7358431
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Cincinnati Animal Care Humane Society

Cincinnati Animal Care reunites lost pets, reduces strays, promotes responsible ownership through adoption and information programs in Hamilton County.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
224
EIN
85-2177478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Summit County (HSSC)

HSSC cares and advocates for the abused, neglected, and abandoned animals of our community. Through education and support, we strengthen the bond between people and animals.
Revenue
$6.8m
Assets
$26.1m
Employees
99
EIN
23-7060744
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Spca Cincinnati

Spca Cincinnati strengthens the human-animal bond, provides education on proper animal treatment through farm visits, and conducts humane investigations.
Revenue
$7.7m
Assets
$31.0m
Employees
52
EIN
31-0543284
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society of Greater Dayton

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is committed to helping lost, abandoned and homeless animals, and to providing Dayton's families with the resources to become loving, lifelong pet owners.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$15.4m
Employees
64
EIN
31-0537073
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio

Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio provides affordable veterinary care and spay/neuter programs to improve animal welfare for low-income families in Columbus.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
49
EIN
71-1018725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Humane Society and SPCA of Hancock County

The Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County is non-profit corporation committed to the safe and humane treatment of animals within our community.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$3.1m
Employees
30
EIN
23-7254442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fairfield Area Humane Society

Fairfield Area Humane Society rescues and shelters abused animals, providing necessary vet services and putting them up for adoption.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
37
EIN
31-0952036
IRS type
501(c)(3)

One of A Kind Pet Rescue

One of A Kind Pet Rescue is dedicated to the rescue and adoption of homeless pets in imminent danger of euthanasia, spaying / neutering, and public education in the humane treatment of animals.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$1.3m
Employees
105
EIN
20-4631002
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Health Organization

Animal Health Organization delivers affordable veterinary care, food, and resources to keep animals healthy and happy while preventing overcrowding in shelters.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$71.7k
Employees
31
EIN
82-1260951
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS)

Animal Friends Humane Society is a Non-Profit Organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for animals through the Spay/Neuter Financial Assistance program, Animeals Program providing Meals On Wheels clients with pet food and Humane Education.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$2.1m
Employees
55
EIN
31-0588218
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Circle Tail

Circle Tail provides service dogs and hearing dogs for individuals with disabilities, while promoting the human-canine bond through educational programs.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
14
EIN
31-1516490
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Angels for Animals

Animal shelter offering veterinary services and education on pet care and overpopulation. Provides temporary housing until permanent homes found. Located in Canfield, OH.
Revenue
$3.8m
Assets
$11.7m
Employees
96
EIN
34-1654608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Portage Animal Protective League (APL)

To shelter and find homes for injured, abused and abandoned animals, uphold and enforce animal cruelty laws, reduce pet overpopulation and educate the community.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$5.0m
Employees
23
EIN
34-1091915
IRS type
501(c)(3)

League for Animal Welfare

No-kill animal shelter and wellness clinic promoting responsible pet care, located in Batavia, OH. Adopted out 1,156 cats and dogs in 2022.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$9.9m
Employees
38
EIN
31-0818511
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Licking County Humane Society

Licking County Humane Society rescues animals and envisions a world where all are treated humanely, improving lives. They serve multiple jurisdictions.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$8.1m
Employees
84
EIN
31-6062704
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Toledo Humane Society

A humane society in Maumee, OH preventing/treating animal cruelty, operating a veterinary clinic, and educating the public on proper treatment.
Revenue
$3.7m
Assets
$20.3m
Employees
94
EIN
34-4429093
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals (SICSA)

Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals' (SICSA) mission is to promote the welfare and adoption of companion animals, and nurture loving, lifelong relationships between animals and people.
Revenue
$4.2m
Assets
$12.5m
Employees
72
EIN
23-7367199
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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