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Ohio animal shelters

There are 956animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioananimal sheltersemploy 3,090 people, earn more than $187 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $454 million.
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Animal shelters by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbus, OH
192
$35,562,151
Cleveland, OH
182
$29,281,034
Cincinnati
112
$46,543,576
Akron
59
$13,376,012
Dayton
58
$13,922,492
Toledo
53
$11,231,237
Youngstown
46
$10,382,738
Canton
35
$4,780,947
Springfield, OH
14
$1,417,483
Mansfield
14
$1,416,258
Showing 10 of 14metros

Job trends for Ohio animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
127
1-10
31
11-25
38
26-100
37
101 to 1,000
5
1,000+
0
Key takeaways for employment stats:

Sizes of animal shelters in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
255
$250k to $1M
101
$1M to $5M
34
$5M to $25M
5
$25M to $100M
0
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of animal shelters in Ohio

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1-20 of 956

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
$9.2m
Assets
$44.5m
Employees
126
EIN
34-0714644
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
$7.5m
Assets
$17.0m
Employees
102
EIN
23-7060744
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
$5.6m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
74
EIN
31-4379492
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
$5.7m
Assets
$26.0m
Employees
44
EIN
31-0543284
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
$2.6m
Assets
$2.6m
Employees
39
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)

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
48
EIN
71-1018725
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)

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)

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)

Gigi's Shelter for Dogs

Gigi's Shelter for Dogs provides veterinary care, housing, and logistics support to the Capital Area Humane Society, and rescues underfunded shelters' dogs.
Revenue
$3.9m
Assets
$48.2m
Employees
45
EIN
81-4422755
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
$3.8m
Assets
$19.4m
Employees
91
EIN
34-4429093
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
$3.4m
Assets
$7.5m
Employees
40
EIN
23-7358431
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)

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
$4.7m
Assets
$1.1m
Employees
150
EIN
85-2177478
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Stark County Humane Society

Stark County Humane Society cares for abused, injured, and abandoned animals through shelter, medical care, and adoption services.
Revenue
$2.7m
Assets
$9.1m
Employees
112
EIN
34-6003244
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
$4.0m
Assets
$13.2m
Employees
56
EIN
31-0537073
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
$4.5m
Assets
$12.7m
Employees
74
EIN
23-7367199
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Highland County Humane Society

Highland County Humane Society provides a temporary home and treatment for adoptable cats and dogs, returns lost animals to their owners when possible, places them in suitable homes, and increases awareness of the humane treatment.
Revenue
$4.8m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
18
EIN
31-0793084
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Friendship Animal Protective League

Friendship apl receives companion animals through cruelty investigations, rescue from high volume shelters and direct owner surrender. The staff and volunteers care for the animals until they are adopted into a new home.
Revenue
$2.6m
Assets
$5.2m
Employees
31
EIN
34-6529498
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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