The Fairfield County branch of the Ohio State Humane Society was formed in February 1886 in a meeting at Lancaster's City Hall. Historically the organization was loosely formed by community members who were interested in protecting the rights of animals. Around 1980, the Fairfield Area Humane Society became a small non-profit agency mandated by the Ohio Revised Code to investigate and refer for prosecution incidents of animal cruelty, abuse and neglect. With the support of the people of Fairfield County, we have worked to improve the welfare of animals through education, legislation and prevention of cruelty. We often get confused with the Fairfield County Dog Shelter, which is a government agency. We are a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, guided by a dedicated board. Though united with many humane societies across the country in a common concern for animals, the Fairfield Area Humane Society is an independent organization relying on the generosity of donations from the people of Fairfield County. For that, we thank you.
Make sure you and your family are fully prepared to provide a "Forever Home" for your new pet. Select the pet you are interested in from our adoptable dogs or cats. Fully complete our online adoption application here, indicating the name or ID number of the animal you are interested in. We will contact you as soon as we can regarding the final decision on your application. If you don't hear from us in a few days, please call! If you are approved, please arrange to bring your family (pets welcome!) to meet the potential new family member. Once you have made your final decision, be prepared to pay any and all fees and take your new family member home!
Lancaster OH | 2.1 miles away
We are a small rescue group that focusing on large breeds. We have all worked with various rescues groups for many years and see a great need for the "gentle giants". We do it because we have a love for the breed and desire to help as many animals as we can.
Carroll OH 43112 | 2.1 miles away
Whiskers Animal Welfare is an all volunteer 501(c)3 organization dedicated to reducing the number of stray, feral, and homeless cats. We offer access to low cost spay/neuter surgeries to caretakers of neighborhood cats and individuals rescuing homeless cats. In addition to population control, this also helps with the overall health of the colony and reduces negative interactions with neighbors. We
Canal Winchester OH 43110 | 13.7 miles away
Friends For Life Animal Haven, an all-volunteer "no-kill" organization since 1993, is dedicated to the goal of "no more homeless pets". We are committed to promoting better care and understanding of companion animals through education with an emphasis on the importance and benefits of spaying and neutering. To ensure that animals leave our care unable to reproduce and contribut
Canal Winchester OH | 14 miles away
Kittens Unlimited is a 501c3 registered charity working for the goal of a more humane state, and country where no animal would be without a home. We also help in placing animals that have lost their homes due to outside influences
Pickerington OH | 14 miles away
Senior Moments Weimaraners, Inc. is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit helping senior Weimaraners to have safe, full, love-filled lives. We work to connect senior Weims in need with adoptive families. We fundraise to support the needs of the dogs until those families come along. We believe all life has value, regardless of how much of it is ahead. The joy and appreciation expressed by a rescu
Pickerington OH 43147 | 14.1 miles away
Forgotten 4-Paws is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), volunteer-run organization concerned with the welfare of all animals. We have three goals: 1) reduce suffering by promoting the sterilization of companion and homeless animals, 2) promote better care and understanding of animals through education, and 3) aid in the adoption of homeless animals. We are also looking for loving, forever homes for all the r