About us
A brief history
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.
Please check the links to the left and learn more about what we do. Thanks!
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