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 that are transported to the schools by volunteers and or staff. Through these educational efforts, it is hoped that these children will grow into responsible pet owners who love, and care for their animals.

During 2007, educational programs were presented at a number of schools including:

  • Heritage Christian School

    Massillon YMCA

    Canton YWCA

    Rainbow Preschool

    Little Angels

    Smith School

    Compton Elementary

  • Middlebranch Middle School

    St. Barbara's

    Pals Pre-School

    Edison Middle School

    Gorrell Elementary

    Learn & Grow Preschool

    Lake Elementary

Pet Therapy

As many of us know, animals offer companionship, comfort and much joy. For nursing home residents and others with special needs, out pet therapy programs provide 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 2007:

  • JR Coleman

    McKinley Life Care

    Canton Christian Home

    AlterCare of Louisville

    Sarah Center

    St Joseph Care Center

    Eastgate

    Cohen-Joliet

Cruelty Investigations

Our officers continue to respond to complaints regarding cruelty, abuse or abandonment of animals throughout the county. The 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 2007, a total of 1068 complaints were investigated. A large number of these complaints were due pet owners moving and not taking their pet(s) with them. We as well, had a number of calls from Health Departments; Social Services were an owner was not able to care for their animal(s) and 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