Columbiana County Humane Society

10/21/2026

UPDATE:
3 have been adopted!! Thank you! 2 are still waiting!

This tiny bit of adorable is waiting for you in Room 7 at the Columbiana County Humane Society! There would happen to be 4 others in that room as well. Adopting in pairs is the best way to go!

10/20/2026

10/18/2026

Thank you all for your incredible support! Drake has successfully undergone surgery and is recovering well. I cannot express my thanks enough for the outpouring of support we received. Because of your generosity, Drake now has a bright future and potential adopters are already interested in him.

He is slowly starting to bear weight and is currently on pain medication. Drake is on crate rest and going on short walks until his recovery period is complete. After that, he will be reevaluated to ensure a successful recovery.

Drake is such a sweet pup with so much love to give. Thank you all for making this possible; we couldn’t have done it without you!

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Pike

10/16/2026

Come see us at Eleanor Acres tomorrow from 11-5. We'll have some adoptable dogs and kittens to show off, and of course, some Halloween candy to pass out! 😀

10/16/2026

Good afternoon everyone,

I am looking for old Amazon Alexa's that we can use for sound therapy for our residents. If you have one that you're not using, please consider donating it to the Humane Society so that our sweet pups and kitties can enjoy this extra amenity during their stay. We have old radios but I feel like its time to move on up as the Jeffersons would say.

Using sound therapy can lower heart rates and reduce stress hormones. It also helps relieve anxiety and fear, calming pets during high-stress situations like thunderstorms, fireworks, travel, and separation. It can aid in behavior management by reducing stress-related behaviors such as excessive barking, pacing, and destructive chewing.

Thank you for everything you do for us we cant thank you enough!

10/14/2026

The footage shown here is from a home where the living conditions necessitated multiple agency interventions. This footage is just one of at least 20 homes I have encountered recently.

The device you are seeing is a Forensics ammonia detector that is calibrated and certified every year.

My team and I often encounter unsafe levels of ammonia in the air when entering homes. More often than not, we are exposed to ammonia concentrations that exceed safe habitation standards. Below, I have included some information to help you understand ammonia levels:

Ammonia has a strong, pungent odor that can be detected at concentrations as low as 5 parts per million (ppm). Most people are familiar with that unmistakable smell, especially if they have a neighbor with many cats. Even outdoor levels can reach 15 to 20 ppm, so just imagine the impact when this odor is contained in a home with minimal ventilation.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has established standards for occupational exposure limits that can also be applied to home environments.

TWA (Time-Weighted Average) The maximum allowable airborne concentration over a 10-hour shift is 25 ppm (parts per million). With PPE

STEL (Short-Term Exposure Limit) The maximum concentration permitted for a 15-minute exposure, which must not be exceeded at any time, is set at 35 ppm. With PPE

As ammonia concentration increases through the thresholds of 25 ppm, 50 ppm, and 300 ppm, the required respiratory protection escalates as follows: from a half-face Air-Purifying Respirator (APR) to a full-face APR, and finally to a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)..

Ammonia is a strong irritant that can cause corrosion to the eyes, skin, and upper respiratory tract. The olfactory nerves can become damaged, leading individuals to become acclimated to such smells due to the overload on their senses. This exposure can harm the respiratory tract, and depending on the level of exposure, it is possible that recovery may never occur.

Dogs have a highly specialized sensory system for tracking, survival, and environmental awareness. They possess between 100 to 300 million olfactory receptors, compared to just 5 to 6 million in humans, and they dedicate 40 times more brain tissue to processing scents. Dogs can detect microscopic chemical shifts, hormones, and volatile organic compounds linked to illness or emotions.

Given this, if we can smell ammonia, we can only imagine the effects it has on these poor animals who are subjected to it day in and day out.
Unfortunately we see this entirely too much in this field .

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Pike

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

Barbie and the gang are waiting for you at the Columbiana County Humane Society in room 3! Come see some of the amazing felines we have for adoption. Leave us a message, call or stop by and we would be happy to assist you in finding a new addition to your family.

10/12/2026

Hello everyone,

The HCU (Humane Crime Unit) recently conducted a late-night seizure of multiple animals in a home located in Salem. The details surrounding the seizure will be released at a future date as court proceedings take place. We removed a total of seven animals from the location, most of which were juvenile Great Pyrenees-Husky mixes. One particular dog had been struck by a car and had not received the proper treatment for his condition; there are fractures to his pelvis and femur and will need an FHO (femoral head ostectomy) to create a false joint so he can keep his leg Then there are pelvic fractures that will heal with time (eg) crate rest and continuing care and pain medication.

Many people informed me that the cost of this type of care was tremendous and that surgery might be unaffordable, leading to suggestions of humane euthanasia. I considered every scenario, I did not want to make that decision, but i also must be very careful with my monthly budget because our facility is strictly donation-based, as I am spending other people's money. I have to consider what they would do, but I also think about this poor pup, who is only seven months old and has already endured such a harsh life.

I genuinely want to give him a chance. He deserves to be a puppy and to grow old with a family that will love and care for him. So I've decided that he needs this surgery. Some of you may think I'm wrong, while others may believe I'm right. Regardless, I want to say that I know it’s expensive. However, if you spent just ten minutes with this amazing boy, you would understand that he is already part of our family here at the Columbiana County Humane Society.

I am asking for your understanding and forgiveness if you disagree with my decision, as I am aware this is your money I am spending. He is young, and I genuinely believe he will recover. His surgery is scheduled for the 16th of this month, and I am reaching out for your assistance. The total cost for the surgery and aftercare was quite high, approximately $4,789. However, thanks to Angels for Animals, this amount has been reduced to $2,900..

So I am asking for your help to offset this cost thank you so much for all you do for us .
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Pike