Columbus Humane Cruelty Investigations Department – Major Case Unit

Columbus Humane Cruelty Investigations Department – Major Case Unit

Columbus Humane’s Cruelty Investigations Department (CID) is responsible for investigating cases of animal cruelty, neglect and abandonment in Franklin County. Under the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 1717.06, commissioned Humane Agents enforce all local and state laws pertaining to the care and treatment of animals.  This is in response to reports from members of the public, partner agencies including other law enforcement agencies, health departments, code enforcement and social service agencies.