March 18, 2022 (HILLIARD, OH) – Columbus Humane recently promoted Humane Agent Jessica Scott as the new Chief Humane Agent. Chief Scott’s promotion comes after the former Chief, Kerry Manion retired after 40 years of service. Chief Scott has been with Columbus Humane for more than five years and has been an incredible asset to the organization and the community. She is the first female and African American Chief Humane Agent of Columbus Humane and it’s an honor to commemorate her impactful work with this promotion.

Chief Humane Agent Kerry Manion is retiring from Columbus Humane after 40 years of service, most of which was spent in animal cruelty investigations.

Take a look at updates below from Columbus Humane so far in 2022! Be proud of the work you accomplished and all of the people and pets you’ve helped. We cannot do this without you. Together, We Make Columbus Humane.

61 cats were removed from unsanitary living conditions in a home in Upper Arlington on Tuesday. The conditions of the cats will be evaluated by Columbus Humane, but many are showing signs of illness related to overcrowding.

Columbus Humane spent time reflecting on this past year and all we were able to accomplish together. In one of the most trying years of this generation, we found new ways to connect with the community while still helping animals in need all over Central Ohio. Be proud of the work you accomplished and all of the people and pets you’ve helped! We cannot do this without you. Together, We Make Columbus Humane.

(Franklin County, Ohio) – A Grove City couple has been sentenced to five years of probation and is no longer allowed to breed and/or broker any animals after a jury convicted both Douglas and Britny DeVaul on 17 out of 20 counts of animal cruelty. Each conviction is a misdemeanor of the second degree. The defendants are also required to pay $16,000 in fines to Columbus Humane. In addition, the following terms of Community Control were imposed…

It’s true that some dogs absolutely LOVE the snow, but it’s important that dogs have access to the warm indoors with their people whenever possible. While it may seem that dogs and cats are fully protected by their thick coats, pets are still susceptible to frostbite and hypothermia. Even long-haired or thick coated dogs should not be outside for long periods of time in freezing temperatures.

Earlier this month, Columbus Humane admitted 29 Australian Shepherd dogs from an overcrowded home in Reynoldsburg. One of the dogs in the population had respiratory infection symptoms that were likely related to the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). Columbus Humane veterinary staff is conducting additional testing to gather more information about the disease impacts on other dogs in the shelter.

Columbus Humane executed a search warrant at the home of a man on the Southeast side of Columbus and seized 48 roosters and hens, coupled with other paraphernalia related to cockfighting. Humane Agents received a complaint that approximately 40 roosters were being kept at a property on the Southeast side of Columbus and were being used for cockfighting.

On Sunday, December 6, 2020, Columbus Humane assisted Franklin County Dog Wardens and Reynoldsburg Police Department with a home overwhelmed with more than 40 Australian Shepherds living in unhealthy conditions. The dogs vary in medical concerns, many fearful and in need of additional training and a loving home.