Columbus Humane Offers Reward for Information in Violent Acts of Animal Cruelty

Thursday, November 17, 2022 – Columbus Humane is offering a reward of $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for two separate, violent acts of animal cruelty.

The first incident occurred on Monday morning of November 14, 2022 on the West Side of Columbus, On Butler Avenue between Safford Avenue and W Mound Street. The Columbus Division of Police contacted Columbus Humane after an adult, male German Shepherd named Brutus was found victim to a gunshot wound. He was shot in the head and is expected to make a full recovery.

Columbus Humane Animal Cruelty Investigations Has A New Chief

Columbus Humane Animal Cruelty Investigations Has A New Chief

March 18, 2022 (HILLIARD, OH) – Columbus Humane recently promoted Humane Agent Jessica Scott as the new Chief Humane Agent. Chief Scott’s promotion comes after the former Chief, Kerry Manion retired after 40 years of service. Chief Scott has been with Columbus Humane for more than five years and has been an incredible asset to the organization and the community. She is the first female and African American Chief Humane Agent of Columbus Humane and it’s an honor to commemorate her impactful work with this promotion.

Your Effort Makes An Impact: A Year In Review

Columbus Humane spent time reflecting on this past year and all we were able to accomplish together. In one of the most trying years of this generation, we found new ways to connect with the community while still helping animals in need all over Central Ohio. Be proud of the work you accomplished and all of the people and pets you’ve helped! We cannot do this without you. Together, We Make Columbus Humane.

Grove City Couple Convicted of Animal Cruelty Must Forfeit Animals: Sentenced to Five Years Probation and Other Community Controls

(Franklin County, Ohio) – A Grove City couple has been sentenced to five years of probation and is no longer allowed to breed and/or broker any animals after a jury convicted both Douglas and Britny DeVaul on 17 out of 20 counts of animal cruelty. Each conviction is a misdemeanor of the second degree. The defendants are also required to pay $16,000 in fines to Columbus Humane. In addition, the following terms of Community Control were imposed…