Both Fulton County Humane Society and Toledo Paws and Whiskers Cat Shelter said they feel "crushed," citing domestic animal overpopulation.

Seventy-two dogs 50 adults and 22 puppies were carried out of a large-volume breeding operation in Loudonville, Ohio, on ...

House Bill 417 would create public registries, introduce additional mandates for shelters, establish a new crime for abusing ...

Ohio lawmakers are pushing a sweeping animal welfare bill that would bar convicted abusers from owning pets, create a public ...

The state's rules reflect that coyotes are native predators with strong hunting instincts rather than domesticated pets.

Ohio has filed a lawsuit against an animal welfare nonprofit accused of misusing donations, state officials announced Monday. Dogs to the Rescue, a charity organization that operated in Scioto and ...

Strong winds that produced a tornado in south Columbus also destroyed squirrel and songbird nests while rain flooded rabbit ...

ASHTABULA COUNTY, Ohio — Hundreds of animals were rescued from deplorable conditions at a fur and urine farm in Northeast Ohio. The owner of Grand River Fur Exchange died in late December 2024, ...

An Ohio veterinarian is facing charges of animal cruelty after more than 100 animals were seized from a sanctuary she allegedly owned.Dr. Laura Hirt was indicted on five counts of cruelty to companion ...

Columbus, OH—Today, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law HB 33, a bill to expand the cross-reporting of abuse of both animals and people. The legislation requires veterinarians, social service ...

Cincinnati police were out searching near the University of Cincinnati early Monday after someone reported seeing what looked like a tiger, officials said. The sighting was reported around 3:05 a.m.