ABOUT US

ORGANIZATIONAL INFO

Our Mission and By-Laws

The purpose of the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley shall be to promote the welfare of the animals within greater Washington County, Ohio in the following manner:

Provide a safe haven for stray, lost and /or abused animals through operating an animal shelter.
Educate the Communities served by the Society on the need for humane care of animals, the need for animal population control, the relief of animal suffering, and the services offered by the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley.
Investigate and prosecute complaints of animal abuse and neglect as permitted by the Ohio Revised Code.
Provide for the adoption of animals by people who can demonstrate that they will provide care consistent with the purposes of the Society.

Funding

HSOV, Inc. is funded in part by fund raising activities, services provided to the City of Marietta
and the Washington County Commissioners, Marietta Community Foundation, memorial
contributions and bequests, and private and business donations. For more information about our finances and budget, please visit our Guidestar profile by clicking here:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Members

Ethan Gerber, President

Leight Murray, Vice President

Mike Montgomery, Treasurer

Jim Raney, Secretary

Amber Dennison

Esther Salem

Board Meeting Information

All board meetings will be held at the Goldstar Park Building (FKA Lookout Park) located at 801 Lancaster St, in Marietta, on the first Wednesday of every month (*except Jan & July), at 6 p.m. **Due to the Coronavirus, starting in April board meetings will be virtual until we feel it is safe to have face to face, public meetings again. Any public questions or concerns for the HSOV Board of Directors may be emailed to

The following is a list of the 2020 meetings:

January 8*
February 5
March 4
April 1**
May 6**
June 3**
July 8**
August 5
September 2
October 7
November 4
December 2 - Annual Meeting

Board Meeting Minutes

Shelter Management

Shelter Manager

Scott leads our team including daily shelter operations, cleaning and animal care. Scott works with staff and reports to the Board of Directors to ensure our mission is being achieved, short and long term. We are all working together to decrease euthanasia, save lives and promote quality care for companion animals in our local area.

Shelter Assistant Manager

Karissa helps Scott lead our team. This dynamic Duo support each other while stepping in to help clean kennels, but also over see the bigger picture daily at the shelter. We are all working together, with the community, to decrease euthanasia, save lives and promote quality care for companion animals in our local area.

Canine Kennel Tech link

Feline Kennel Tech link

EMPLOYMENT

We are accepting applications for kennel technicians. All positions have job descriptions on Indeed may be applied to through the Indeed links on the appropriate pink button.

ABOUT US

ORGANIZATIONAL INFO

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Our Mission and By-Laws

Funding

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Board Members

Board Meeting Information

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Board Meeting Minutes

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July 8, 2020 Meeting Minutes

June 3, 2020 Meeting Minutes

March 4,2020 Meeting Minutes

October 2, 2019 Meeting Minutes

March 6, 2019 Meeting Minutes

Shelter Management

EMPLOYMENT

STATISTICS

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2019 Shelter Statistics Report