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Protective Services For Animals | Humane Society Of Summit County

752 West Portage Trail, Akron, OH 44313

Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).
Eligibility
Serves Summit County. Ohio law allows the Humane Society to rescue sick, abused, injured, and abandoned animals. Contact the local animal control agency regarding healthy stray animals. The Humane Society is prohibited from handling wildlife.
Required documents
None.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9:30am to 5:00pm.
(330) 405-0620
Voice·

voice | Cruelty Line

Languages
None.
Application process
Call the office for more information or to report suspected animal abuse or cruelty. To investigate a report of animal cruelty, neglect or abandonment humane officers need the following information:
  • The name and phone number of the reporting party.
  • The address where the animal(s) is located.
  • What the problem is and when it was noticed.
  • If possible the name of the owner of the animal(s) or of the person committing the act of cruelty.
Fees
No fee.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Offers protective services for domestic animals including investigation of cruelty complaints, a lost/found pet service and pick-up of injured, sick, confined, or abandoned dogs or cats.
Last assured
12/05/2025
Providing organization
Humane Society Of Summit County
Works to alleviate animal suffering, prevent and investigate animal cruelty, protect the welfare of animals, and provide quality adoption services. Responds to the ongoing needs of the animals and residents of Summit County and educates the community.