Beat the Winter Blues Auction for the Animals

January 19-25, 2026

Make a difference for animals in Ohio from the warm comfort of home as you bid on awesome items
to keep
you and your pets cozy, fed, and entertained this winter!

All proceeds support Ohio Animal Foundation and our life-changing programs and initiatives.

Our mission

To create positive impact for animals in Ohio

Give While You Shop!

Whether you’re going to the grocery store or purchasing gifts online, find out how you can help animals in need while you’re shopping!

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Resources for Pet Owners

Are you looking for assistance with low cost spay/neuter, pet food or other pet care needs? Check out these resources provided by Ohio Animal Advocates.
(Note: This will take you to their webpage.)

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Tackle Pet Hunger

Over 51,000 pounds of pet food has been distributed through our annual pet food drive and hunger awareness initative. Learn how you can get involved!

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Small Grants Have Big Impact

We invest in life-changing programs and initiatives for animals across the state of Ohio. See some of our past grant recipients and learn about our upcoming grant cycle.

From our newsletter

Meet OAF Volunteer Kaylee Nicks!

Meet OAF Volunteer Kaylee Nicks!

Kaylee Nicks is an Ohio Animal Foundation volunteer, and does an amazing job creating our social media marketing.

Her role seems to be very much behind-the-scenes, but really her work is front-and-center!

Learn more about Kaylee!

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Five Ways to Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

Five Ways to Celebrate Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat month and also a time known as “kitten season,” when many rescues and shelters are taking in an influx of kittens. We spoke with Heidi Bradley, Community Engagement Manager with CHA Animal Shelter in Columbus, Ohio to learn more about what you can do to help cats and kittens during this special month.

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Rescue/Grant Recipient Highlight – Brukner Nature Center

Rescue/Grant Recipient Highlight – Brukner Nature Center

It’s hard for someone who visits Brukner Nature Center to not walk away with a better understanding of the wildlife that’s around them every day.

The Troy, Ohio nature center offers wildlife encounters and educational opportunities to all of those who seek to understand, appreciate and better protect our animal friends.

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