Services

Educational programs

Our educational programs remain a top priority for the Stark County Humane Society. These programs contain age-appropriate instruction regarding responsible pet ownership. Generally, the programs include videos, discussions with the students and finally, interaction with shelter animals. Through these educational efforts, it is our hope that these children will grow into responsible pet owners who love, and care for their animals. We also welcome groups of students to volunteer at the shelter.

During 2008, educational programs were presented at a number of schools including:

  • Massillon Middle School

    Marlington

    North Canton Middle School

    John Knox PreSchool

    Jackson High School

  • Louisville Builders Club

    Gorrell Elementary

    Hoover High School

    Glenoak High School

    East Canton Elementary

Pet Therapy

As many of us know, animals offer companionship, comfort and much joy. For nursing home residents and others with special needs, our pet therapy programs provides the opportunity to enjoy friendly visits on a regular basis with a shelter volunteer or staff member and a puppy or kitten. Among the facilities visited during 2008:

  • JR Coleman

    McKinley Life Care

    Canton Christian Home

    St Joseph Care Center

    The Arbors

Cruelty Investigations

Our officers continue to respond to complaints regarding cruelty, abuse or abandonment of animals throughout the county. While education of pet owners may be appropriate in some cases; our officers are trained in compiling evidence in order to successfully prosecute pet owners who violate the law.

In 2008, a total of 524 complaints were investigated. A large number of these complaints were due to pet owners moving and not taking their pet(s) with them. We as well, had a number of calls from Health Departments; social service agencies were an owner was not able to care for their animal any longer and many normally had a large number of animals in their home. Ohio still is behind the rest of the country in updating our cruelty laws. Many of our animal laws are over 150 years old, and desperately need revised.

Contact Us

Telephone
(330)453-5529
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7077, Canton, Ohio 44705
Shelter Address
5100 Peach Street, Louisville, Ohio 44641
E-Mail Address
info@starkhumane.org