Geauga Humane Society

 Novelty     Ohio

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Geauga Humane Society Charity Profile

It started with a vision of a more humane world and a down-to-earth devotion to saving animals from homelessness and harm.

Geauga Humane Society (GHS) has a proud history of being a leading animal welfare agency in northeast Ohio. We began our life-saving work in 1974 when GHS founder, Arlene MacDonald, and a small group of committed animal advocates embarked on a labor of love.

At the beginning the animals were sheltered in private homes. In 1980, GHS moved into the tiny 800 sq. ft. leased space on Merritt Road in Chardon, Ohio. What our original shelter lacked in size was made up for by a driving passion and enormous energy to better the lives of animals and to help educate people to have respect for all living things
Our dreams were large. With leadership, and the generosity of thousands of people, including major donors and visionary foundations, we took a giant step. In 2001 GHS opened a new state-of-the-art 10,500 square foot facility on a 14 acre parcel of land on Chillicothe Road in Russell Township, Ohio. We named it Rescue Village.

Today Rescue Village is a vital center for animal welfare. You can learn about the hallmark programs and services we have established throughout this website. Building on the courageous and innovative spirit that brought us this far, we continue to embrace the vision of a world where the relationship between human beings and animals center on empathy and kindness.

Animals at Rescue Village are cared for until they find a new home, including those that are abused, sick or injured, those that may need behavior training, or those that simply need the gift of time. Animals are never euthanized due to age, special needs, or lack of space.

Geauga Humane Society Volunteer Information

One measure of a humane society is the vibrancy of its volunteer program. At its core this is a matter of the heart. But in its every day down-on-the-ground reality it is a matter of hard work, team work, generosity, and willingness to meet a great need. Ordinary people, hundreds of them, doing extraordinary things TOGETHER.

Rescue Village relies on hundreds of volunteers every year to keep our life-saving programs running strong.

become a volunteer

You must be 16 years of age or older (children between the ages of 12-15 must be accompanied by a parent in our Parent and Me Program).

Everyone is required to attend a General Orientation and Tour. As part of the orientation, you will be asked to fill out an application and sign waivers.

You will be asked to attend any additional training necessary to your position(s).

For animal care positions, once training is complete, the Volunteer Coordinator will work with you to find a shift that fits your schedule. If there are no openings that match your schedule, you will be placed on a waiting list.

Geauga Humane Society Donation Information

Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village is a 501(c)(3) private, non-profit organization that is solely funded and supported by individuals in the community.

Donation Options:

Money Order, Credit Card, Recurring, Online, Bequest Legacy, Memorial, Tribute