Every humane organization dreams of the day when cruelty to animals can be reduced to the point of elimination. The Ohio Humane Education Association (OHEA) was formed in 1983 to help bring this dream to reality through humane education. OHEA has two main goals as its purpose. One, to extend to present and future generations humane education, which will lead to an awareness of the need for people to be responsible and kind stewards over animals. Second, to intercede on behalf of animals and bring about change to situations and practices in which cruelty, neglect, or unnecessary suffering exists.

   Those of us involved in OHEA believe that many people are unaware of inhumane practices and the suffering that many animals are forced to endure. No one likes to talk about pain, suffering, and death, but change can't take place unless the facts are presented to the public. Adults and children must be educated about problems such as pet overpopulation, factory farming, and animal experimentation. Once they know and understand what has been hidden from them, a percentage of these people will at least speak out against the inhumanity or actively decide to help. For example, a pet owner will decide to spay or neuter their dog or cat. Another individual will decide to stop eating veal. Someone else will look for cruelty-free products when shopping. In a class of students, perhaps one child will remember the message and not only carry it home, but throughout life with them.

   What about those individuals that are not ignorant, but simply don't care? We continue to try and reach their closed minds and hearts. Whatever you learn from our web site, pass it on to a friend or family member. Together we can make a difference!