Pound Pup Legacy

The Fairfield County branch of the Ohio State Humane Society was formed in February 1886 in a meeting at Lancaster's City Hall. Historically the organization was loosely formed by community members who were interested in protecting the rights of animals. Around 1980, the Fairfield Area Humane Society became a small non-profit agency mandated by the Ohio Revised Code to investigate and refer for prosecution incidents of animal cruelty, abuse and neglect.

With the support of the people of Fairfield County, we have worked to improve the welfare of animals through education, legislation and prevention of cruelty. We are a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, guided by a dedicated board. Though united with many humane societies across the country in a common concern for animals, the Fairfield Area Humane Society is an independent organization relying on the generosity of donations from the people of Fairfield County.

The Fairfield Area Humane Society is an independent, non-profit, no-kill* organization dedicated to the humane treatment of animals through protection, placement, and education.

To achieve these goals we:

• Investigate reports of cruelty, abuse and neglect of animals 

• Prosecute those parties involved in deliberate or careless abuse or neglect of animals. 

• Operate an adoption program 

• Educate adults & children about animal welfare issues 

• Advocate animal welfare issues 

• Provide Lost/Found assistance to pet owners 

• Provide a means to promote volunteerism in one's community