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REPORT ANIMAL CRUELTY
The Athens County Humane Society takes all reports of animal cruelty seriously. Humane agents are bound by very specific laws contained in sections 959.13 and 959.131 of the Ohio Revised Code.
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You can help keep local animals safe from abuse and neglect by reporting cruel conditions below.
WAYS TO REPORT
For animals locked in a hot car or other immediate emergencies:
Call 911
For feral/stray cats:
email info@athenshumane.org
For stray dogs:
contact the Athens County Dog Warden at (740) 593-5415
For other instances of abuse or neglect:
​You can fill out our online form here
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Leave a voicemail at (740)590-0711 with your name, nature of complaint, and a valid telephone number. A humane agent will investigate the matter. We will only contact you if we need more information or need to ask for a signed, written statement.
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FROM THE RESOURCE LIBRARY
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