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ASI Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week
The Animals & Society Institute (ASI) is excited to invite you to join them in celebrating Human-Animal Relationship Awareness Week (#HARAWeek) on November 11-17, 2024!
Online Workshops: IHE Humane Education Series
Calling all humane educators who work with animals! Please join the Institute for Humane Education for a 3-part community-driven online series that will explore effective strategies for teaching about animal protection, and how to bring awareness to the interconnections between humans, animals, and the environment in your programs.
Webinar: Inspiring Kids to be Kind with Kind News
Join us for a FREE RedRover webinar on Inspiring Kids to be Kind with Kind News! Hear from two humane education advocates on how they are using Kind News magazine to foster kindness and empathy in their communities in this virtual webinar.
Free Training: Advanced Animal Cruelty Investigations
Join us for a FREE in-person training on Advanced Animal Cruelty Investigations + Evidence Collection hosted by Pike County Sheriff's Office, Pike Pet Pals, Waverly Police Department, and The Humane Society of the United States.
Voters Demand Action on Housing Affordability
A new poll shows that Ohio voters overwhelmingly agree: housing affordability is a serious issue, and it's time for elected leaders to take action.
Ohio Avian Research Conference
We are happy to announce that the Ohio Avian Research Conference will be returning this year on Saturday, November 16th, 2024.
Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing
Join us at Camp Maddie: Pet-Inclusive Housing Edition! This free virtual half-day event is focused on keeping pets and people together through pet-inclusive housing solutions.
Safety Planning with Pets
Planning for your pet's safety is just as important as planning for your own. For many survivors of domestic violence, the thought of leaving behind a beloved pet can prevent them from seeking safety. That's why it's crucial to create a pet-inclusive safety plan.
BREAKING NEWS: Ohio Felony Cruelty Law Applies to ALL Dogs and Cats
Big win for Ohio! In a unanimous decision, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled today that R.C. 959.131(C) protects all dogs and cats.
New Research on Fur Farms and Viruses
A new study points to persistent risks posed by the animal fur trade.
October Book of the Month
The OAA October recommended book of the month is Fellow Creatures: Our Obligations to the Other Animals by Christine M. Korsgaard!
ACTION ALERT: Protect Primates from Inhumane Captivity
Urge Congress to prohibit the private possession of nonhuman primates!
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— Nelson Mandela