The Toledo area community has reason to be proud of the heritage of our Humane Society. Founded on February 14, 1884 as one of the first humane societies in the United States, our original purpose was to prevent cruelty and provide refuge for both animals and children. To this day, we investigate cruelty to animals and provide homeless, abused and abandoned animals with protection and safety.

Our services and programs provide our community with the courage of conscience to act humanely toward people and animals. We have been a safe haven and a valued service in this community for over 120 years.

With your loyal support we will continue to evolve and raise our standards by improving existing programs and implementing innovative and progressive programs. TAHS serves all of Lucas County with cruelty investigations, pet adoptions, humane education, and much more.

Volunteers help supplement the staff assisting with tasks both inside and outside of our facility. Volunteers provide enrichment for animals such as walking dogs or socializing cats. The Humane Education and Pet Therapy Visitation programs are dependent on our volunteers. Foster care volunteers provide a safe, nurturing environment for animals too young for adoption and for sick or injured animals.

TAHS is a private, non-profit organization and receives no funding from the United Way, the government, or national humane organizations. Donations from local individuals, corporations and generated by our fundraisers are the sole source of funding. Programs like Forever Friends, for people who include TAHS in their wills, and the Golden Paw League, for people who give gifts of $250 or more, have been established to give people donation options and to recognize their generosity.