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Stray Animals
Stray Dogs
Contact the Wood County Dog Shelter at (419) 354-9242.
The Wood County Humane Society cannot take stray dogs; it is against the law.
Stray Cats
Wood County Humane Society accepts friendly stray cats when space allows in the shelter. We encourage anyone caring for strays or community cats to seek spay/neuter services.
Wildlife
If you have a wildlife concern, please contact either Nature’s Nursery or The Ohio Department of Natural Resources for guidance.
Please know that we do not have full time veterinary staff and are not equipped to handle veterinary emergencies.
Trap Neuter Release
Wood County Humane Society endorses community efforts to control community cat populations.
Not all outdoor cats are pets and the best way to address colonies of outdoor cats is through the process of TNR or Trap Neuter Release.
At this time we do not have the capacity to provide services for TNR at our shelter. However, we do have traps and carriers available for rental. Transport to Humane Ohio will be available in 2026!!
All inquires should reach out to: woodcountyhumanesociety@gmail.com to apply.
Prices for services have changed this year so please be prepared with your appropriate funds. Transport space and dates are predetermined by Humane Ohio's capacity.
Found a Kitten?
Kittens are an indicator of a breeding population of cats. That's a sign you found a colony in need of TNR!
If you have a kitten or litter of kittens that are still dependent upon their mother, don’t panic! Put them back where you found them, and keep an eye on them for the next hour or two. Mother cats often leave their litters to go in search of food.
Depending upon the age of the kittens, mothers can be gone for an hour or two on and off throughout the day, and longer as the kittens become more mobile. Kittens stand their best chance in life being raised by their mothers.
If the mother doesn’t come back in that time frame, or the litter appears extremely ill, please contact us by phone to set up an appointment for us to assess the kitten's needs.
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Not all cats found outdoors are friendly and not all cats outside will be happy to live inside with humans. Forcing them inside can sometimes be an inhumane choice.
WCHS will sometimes accept stray friendly cats in Wood County when capacity allows. Capacity is limited in our shelter and space is not guaranteed. Anyone taking in a cat should be prepared to take responsibility for its care until they can be assessed.
Cat's who have been ear tipped will not be accepted as this is counter productive to TNR efforts.
If you believe you have found someone's pet, please check online forums and check in with our list of lost pets.