Licking County Humane Society
A Legacy of Saving Lives
At the Licking County Humane Society, we are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, working every day to change the world for homeless and abused pets. Since 1966, we have served our community by improving the lives of animals and people alike through advocacy, education, and support.
Our Heart for the Community
We understand that helping animals is best accomplished by helping the people who care for them. As a non-profit, no-kill shelter, we rely on the kindness of our community to provide the essential medical care and rehabilitation that every animal deserves. Our vision is a world where all animals are treated humanely and families have the resources they need to thrive alongside their pets.
How We Care
Our facility in Heath, Ohio, serves as a safe haven where our staff and volunteers treat every animal as if they were our own. We operate as a managed intake, non-profit organization that prioritizes the health and well-being of the animals in our care. By fostering a supportive environment for our staff and volunteers, we ensure that every rescue receives the highest standard of attention and compassion during their stay with us.
Your New Best Friend
Adoption is a joyful partnership, and we are here to help you find the perfect match for your home and lifestyle. When you adopt from us, you aren't just gaining a furever friend; you are also receiving a pet who has been cared for, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered. We invite you to view our available cats and dogs online or visit us at our shelter to meet the wonderful animals waiting for their new beginning.
Take the Next Step
We would love for you to become part of our mission by volunteering, fostering, or adopting. Please visit our location on Thornwood Drive in Heath to meet our current residents, or check our website to learn more about our upcoming programs and how you can get involved today.
- Clean facilities
- Compassionate/Helpful staff
- Strict adoption policies
8/1 - Licking Co. Humane Society celebrating 'Dog'-ust
Aug. 1 is a very special day for shelter dogs at the Licking County Humane Society: It's their unofficial birthday!
6/25 - Over 100 animals seized in Muskingum County investigation
HEATH, Ohio (WCMH) — The Licking County Humane Society is caring for dozens of additional dogs from an animal welfare investigation in Muskingum County. The case involves more than 100 animals, inc…
6/24 - Licking County Humane seizes more than 60 dogs from 'unfit' home
The Licking County Humane Society said it took in more than 40 of 66 dogs rescued from an “unfit” home in Norwich Township in Muskingum County.
