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Ohio animal shelters

There are 999 animal shelters and animal welfare organizations in Ohio. Combined, these Ohioan animal shelters employ 2,581 people, earn more than $184 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $402 million.
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Animal shelters by major Ohio cities

Metro areaNonprofitsRevenues
Columbus, OH
 
201
 
$49,519,518
Cleveland, OH
 
185
 
$36,810,323
Cincinnati
 
115
 
$29,193,729
Dayton
 
63
 
$10,386,125
Akron
 
61
 
$10,331,174
Toledo
 
55
 
$8,018,119
Youngstown
 
46
 
$12,766,415
Canton
 
36
 
$3,090,674
Mansfield
 
18
 
$1,447,346
Springfield, OH
 
15
 
$2,021,124
Showing 10 of 14 metros

Job trends for Ohio animal shelters

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
131
1-10
 
36
11-25
 
25
26-100
 
32
101 to 1,000
 
6
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of animal shelters in Ohio

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
253
$250k to $1M
 
98
$1M to $5M
 
27
$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 999

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)

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
$5.1m
Assets
$50.4m
Employees
53
EIN
81-4422755
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Columbus Humane

Columbus Humane advances animal welfare by sheltering and rehoming pets, expanding affordable veterinary care and pet food access, and leading cruelty investigations.
Revenue
$7.8m
Assets
$17.2m
Employees
107
EIN
31-4379492
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Pilot Dogs Alloway

Pilot Dogs Alloway empowers blind or visually impaired individuals through expertly-trained guide dogs and mobility training, fostering independence, safety, and confidence.
Revenue
$10.5m
Assets
$19.2m
Employees
55
EIN
31-4393243
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Angels for Animals

Angels for Animals educates communities on pet care and population control, delivers full-service veterinary care and affordable spay/neuter, and shelters animals for adoption.
Revenue
$7.6m
Assets
$15.6m
Employees
96
EIN
34-1654608
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Rescue Village

Rescue Village provides shelter, veterinary care, spay/neuter, humane investigations, and education, helping over 3,000 animals yearly through adoption, foster, and outreach.
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 Ohio

To end dog and cat overpopulation in the Greater Toledo (Ohio) area by offering access to high-quality, affordable spay/neuter and promoting responsible pet care.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
29
EIN
34-1897582
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
$2.5m
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
49
EIN
71-1018725
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fairfield Area Humane Society

Fairfield Area Humane Society rescues and shelters abused animals, provides veterinary care, investigates cruelty, supports fostering, and strengthens community pet welfare through education.
Revenue
$2.2m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
37
EIN
31-0952036
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)

4 Paws for Ability

4 Paws' primary activity is to train service dogs to assist individuals with physical and hidden disabilities, including children with autism and seizures, with independent living.
Revenue
$4.9m
Assets
$9.2m
Employees
102
EIN
31-1625484
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
$3.2m
Assets
$10.9m
Employees
42
EIN
31-0818511
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
$2.4m
Assets
$5.6m
Employees
31
EIN
34-6529498
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Cat Welfare Association

Columbus-based Cat Welfare Association cares for stray felines, finding suitable homes and subsidizing low-cost spay/neutering driving down Ohio's feral cat population.
Revenue
$3.1m
Assets
$8.4m
Employees
26
EIN
31-6049232
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wyandot County Humane Society

Animal welfare organization rescuing over 6,500 animals yearly, aiming to prevent animal cruelty and suffering in Upper Sandusky, OH.
Revenue
$787.5k
Assets
$892.8k
Employees
45
EIN
34-1484935
IRS type
501(c)(3)

His Hands Extended Sanctuary

A sanctuary in Saint Paris, OH that offers spay and neuter services, pet adoption, and provides a forever home for unplaceable pets.
Revenue
$911.1k
Assets
$702.8k
Employees
0
EIN
27-0245966
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Fort Defiance Humane Society

Fort Defiance Humane Society rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes vulnerable animals, educates on responsible pet ownership, offers low-cost spay/neuter and wellness care, and combats cruelty.
Revenue
$970.4k
Assets
$1.0m
Employees
35
EIN
34-1008989
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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