24 Animals Found in Filthy Conditions, Owner Sentenced to 5 years Probation
State of Ohio v. Sheri (Shari) Gilbert, a case prosecuted for Lake Humane Society. Gilbert pled guilty to all 10 counts of animal neglect on the day of trial. 24…
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Owner Pleads Guilty to Starving Dog
State of Ohio v. Robert Dunning, a case prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Dunning was charged with one count of companion animal neglect for the starvation of his…
Read FullA Cluttered Van in the Hot Sun is not a Humane Place to keep 17 Chickens.
State v. Sandra Rae Paul, a case we prosecuted for the Loudonville Police, with help from the Humane Society of Ashland County Ohio, was ound guilty of animal cruelty yesterday,…
Read FullMaximum Community Service Sentence for Summit County Animal Neglect Case
State of Ohio v. Sandra Kay Benedum, a case prosecuted for Pawsibilities Humane Society of Greater Akron and also handled by the Summit County Dog Warden. Benedum, 70, pled guilty…
Read FullThree Bills Signed into Law Concerning Animals’ Protections
Governor John Kasich recently signed three important bills into law that concern protections for this state's animals. Here is a brief summary of each bill: (1) SB 215: Grants good…
Read FullGoddard’s Law (HB 60) Summary After Amendment – Ohio Animal Cruelty Bill
Goddard's Law was originally introduced in 2013 as House Bill 274. Reintroduced in 2015 as House Bill 60, Goddard's Law has undergone significant changes from its original form. Here is…
Read FullBestiality in Ohio – How Home Rule can help
What is Bestiality? Bestiality, sexual conduct between a human and an animal, is legal in Ohio unless it can be proven that unnecessary or unjustifiable pain or suffering was caused…
Read FullJail Sentence for 2014 Neglect and Obstruction Case
State of Ohio v. Donald Lane, a case prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Charges in this case were filed in 2014 related to three dogs with dermatitis from…
Read FullFine for Animal Cruelty to Lemur
State of Ohio v. Jennifer Toth, a case prosecuted for the Cleveland Animal Protective League. Toth was charged with one count of animal cruelty related to a Lemur named Nova…
Read FullJail Time for Probation Violator; Mother also Pleaded Guilty of Animal Neglect
State of Ohio v. Darlene and Alyssa Morrow, a case prosecuted for Lake Humane Society. Darlene and Alyssa Morrow were each charged with neglect related to the care of Alyssa's…
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