Nobody knows how many or what non-native wild animals are kept as house pets because no regulatory agency in Ohio keeps records on them. Neighbors and the rest of the public find out about them when ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) — Cleveland Metroparks is highlighting an exciting wildlife sighting experts say proves conservation efforts are working. A fisher, an animal in the same family as weasels, mink, ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is one of the most difficult places to own exotic animals in the U.S., with a comprehensive ban on many animals. Although Ohioans cannot own lions, tigers or bears, there ...

Ohio’s white-tailed deer might seem like an obvious state symbol, but that familiarity is exactly why it works. Few animals have influenced daily life in this state as consistently or for as long.

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — The Humane Association of Warren County is asking for support after taking in hundreds of small animals from a reported “hoarding situation.” Eli Hurley, executive director of ...

ASHTABULA COUNTY, Ohio — Hundreds of animals were rescued from deplorable conditions at a fur and urine farm in Northeast Ohio. The owner of Grand River Fur Exchange died in late December 2024, ...

An Ohio veterinarian is facing charges of animal cruelty after more than 100 animals were seized from a sanctuary she allegedly owned.Dr. Laura Hirt was indicted on five counts of cruelty to companion ...