No. There exists both the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center and the Humane Society of Greater Dayton. While combined at one time, the organizations have been separated since 1981 with the Humane Society keeping the Danner Avenue location and the Shelter moving to Webster St. in the Vandalia area. The Animal Resource Center is a full-service agency responsible for rescuing and sheltering our community's lost and stray dogs. We are responsible also for the enforcement of Ohio's dog laws. The Animal Resource Center is funded primarily through the sale of dog licenses. Other sources of funding include adoption and board fees, donations, and contracts. About one-fourth of the organization's funding comes from general tax dollars. The Humane Society's funding is from donations and grants. All three animal agencies in our community (the Montgomery County Animal Resource Center, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, and SICSA) offer animals for adoption. Each agency, also, promotes spay/neutering through a variety of programs. There is no shortage of sheltered pets needing homes in our community. The best way is for you to be a responsible pet owner: And, then encourage others to follow your example.
How many animals do you help each year?
We provide shelter to approximately 10,000 pets each year. Our Animal Care and Control Officers respond to over 15,000 requests for service that usually involve rescuing a lost, stray, sick or injured dog from the streets. Additionally we investigate about 1,200 complaints of canine cruelty and/or neglect.
Can you find my pet a new home?
We are a full-service facility and do accept pets (dogs and cats) directly from their owners. We cannot, however, guarantee finding your pet a home. Our main criterion for selecting pets for adoption surround health and behavior issues. Only pets we believe are healthy and temperamentally sound are made available for adoption. We will certainly do what we can.
Is the Animal Shelter the same as the Humane Society?
How can I help?