The purpose of the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley shall be to promote the welfare of the animals within greater Washington County, Ohio in the following manner: 1. Provide a safe haven for stray, lost and /or abused animals through operating an animal shelter. 2. Educate the Communities served by the Society on the need for humane care of animals, the need for animal population control, the relief of animal suffering, and the services offered by the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley. 3. Investigate and prosecute complaints of animal abuse and neglect as permitted by the Ohio Revised Code. 4. Provide for the adoption of animals by people who can demonstrate that they will provide care consistent with the purposes of the Society.
The adoption process begins with your choice of a pet and completion of our Adoption Application. Applications are generally processed within a day or two of receipt however this depends on how many applications our staff is currently processing. We strongly encourage you to visit our shelter and meet prospective pets. Please keep in mind, children and four-legged friends should be included in the final decision to adopt and we do allow meet and greets for family pets. All adopted pets are surgically sterilized. Any animal that is too young or otherwise unable to be spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter, will go into foster care with the adopter until the surgery is performed. Once the pet is sterilized, the adoption can be finalized. Be aware: There is no guarantee that you will be approved for the particular pet for which you have applied. We are looking for the best fit for the pet and potential adopter. You may be encouraged to meet a different pet that may be a better fit. Our counselors and staff is available to help you make a good decision about bringing home a new family member. We encourage you to be certain about your decision before finalizing your adoption. Adoption fees are non-refundable. The Humane Society reserves the right to deny any adoption application, for any reason. Decisions are based on the standards for humane care and responsible pet ownership as set by the Board of Directors. If you are a new pet owner and need a veterinarian, grooomer or trainer, you may want to check out our Pet Resources for pet related services in our area.