Click here to read about the evidence of abuse towards animals
and how it can lead to abuse towards humans.

To report animal cruelty, email cruelty@ToledoAreaHumaneSociety.org

Or call the Cruelty Hotline (419) 891-9777

The Toledo Area Humane Society employs two full-time Humane Agents to enforce animal cruelty laws in Lucas County. These officers investigate over 1,800 complaints a year.

In 2006 the officers confiscated 809 animals suffering from abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Meet our "Animal Cops"

Officer Gene Boros
Officer Nancy Schilb

If you would like to help keep our Cruelty Investigators on the road, please indicate on your donation form "Restricted for Cruelty Division", or call (419) 891-0594.