Causes: Animal Protection & Welfare, Animal-Related, Animals

Mission: The Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Ohio SPCA), formerly known as the Ohio Humane Education Association (OHEA), was formed in 1983 to end the needless killing of homeless animals and to bring an end to animal cruelty. In order to bring this dream to reality, the Ohio SPCA has two main goals as its purpose. One, to extend to present and future generations humane education, which will lead to an awareness of the need for people to be responsible and kind stewards over animals. Second, to intercede on behalf of animals and bring about change to situations and practices in which cruelty, neglect, or unnecessary suffering exists.

Programs: OHEA's progams include public outreach and education, rescue assistance and a statewide companion animal network.