The Toledo Humane Society believes that respect for living things, including animals and people, begins with education. The THS Education Department offers a variety of single and multi-day programs designed to appeal to different age groups and interests. To accommodate the busy schedules of students, we offer educational opportunities after school and on Saturdays. Costs will vary from program to program.
Looking to bring your class, scouts, or child's birthday party to the Toledo Humane Society? Email Jackie Kinnee at JackieK@toledohumane.org today!
Our community and the animals that call Toledo home are our #1 priority. The Toledo Humane Society offers a variety of community programs both to offer assistance and resources as well as bring the people of Toledo together for our animals.
See what we have to offer - including our NEW TNR community cat program!
Tails Around Toledo welcomes members of the community to visit the shelter and take one of our adoptable dogs out for a day on the town. You can give a dog a chance to stretch his or her legs, ride in the car, grab a yummy treat, and more! Our new program will be offered Sunday-Friday with advanced sign up required.
The Toledo Humane Society is pleased to offer programs for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. Programs cover steps toward earning your badge. (Badges are available through the Scout Council upon completion).
The Toledo Humane Society offers both onsite and offsite classroom visits designed to educate and promote a more compassionate community where respect for living things, including animals and people, begins with education.
THS is here to help minimize the size of community cats! Tom Cat Tuesday is a TNR program strictly for community cats.
Experience a one-of-a-kind birthday by spending it with the Toledo Humane Society! Our party room is available for rental on select Saturdays from 1 PM to 3 PM. Please fill out our "Birthday Party Request Form" and email it to Jackie at jackiek@toledohumane.org to request your date!
MULTIPLE SESSIONS AVAILABLE! It's never too late to teach your dog good manners! Our 5-week Bark to Basics class is designed for dogs 6 months and older, providing essential training to improve skill, focus, and behavior.
Give your puppy the best start in life with our 5-week Puppy Prep School!
This gives your dog the opportunity to officially earn their CGC title! The CGC program is a 10-skill test designed to promote good manners in dogs and responsible ownership in their handlers.
Looking for a fun way to bond with your dog while building confidence and skills? Our 5-Week Tricks Class is all about learning cool, crowd-pleasing tricks in a positive, supportive environment! From spins and bows to paw targets and more, this class focuses on creativity, teamwork, and having a great time together. Perfect for dogs who already have basic manners and are ready to show off their personality!
Looking for completely customized training for your pup? Private training might be for you!
Teens ages 12–16 can bring their own pup for a 5-week program starting April 15th . Each Wednesday from 6–7pm, teams will practice basic training, learn animal safety, and have fun together. Limited to 4 participants. Dogs must be 6+ months, spayed/neutered, up-to-date on vaccines, human- and dog-friendly, and have a recent negative fecal test.
Join the AAA club and learn about THS, pet care, animal behavior, spaying & neutering, tour the shelter, read to the animals, play animal-themed games, and visit with our adoptable animals!
Calling all young artists! This is your chance to have your artwork featured on the official 2026 Toledo Humane Society Summer Camp T-Shirt! Unleash your creativity and show your love for animals!
Join us for our 11th annual bark sale! Our Valentine's Bake Sale, honors our volunteer Linda Hanson who passed in 2014. Help us make a difference!
Mission Statement: The Toledo Humane Society leads the community in efforts focused on relieving the suffering of, preventing cruelty to and providing for the humane treatment of animals.
