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!
Calling all young artists! This is your chance to have your artwork featured on the official 2025 Toledo Humane Society Summer Camp T-Shirt! Unleash your creativity and show your love for animals!
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!
Teens will learn and practice teaching shelter dogs tricks like shake, roll over, and MORE in this hands-on workshop.
This exciting camp focuses on a different theme each day. Campers will explore pets and the animal kingdom through games, art, a field trip to a local farm, a guest speaker and so much more! Hands-on TLC time with our animals is always the best part of the day.
This mini-version of our popular Animal Adventure Camp is perfect for the first time campers and animal handlers. Explorers will learn about pets, and animal safety through stories, games, art, and enjoy TLC time with our pets.
Animal lovers are provided the opportunity to explore a variety of animal careers in this fun and educational camp experience. Guest speakers, a fun-filled field trip, and projects provide insight into animal-related occupations. Campers will develop valuable handling skills during TLC time with our pets, as well as have the opportunity to see a live surgery.
Learn what it takes to care for our animals!
Your littles can dip their toes into the world of caring for animals!
The perfect camp for children who love animals, art and photography!
Saturday Morning Session! 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!
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.
