Highland Humane Society

Highland Humane Society The Highland County Humane Society is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit Animal Shelter in Hillsboro Ohio The shelter is a private organization originally founded in 1969.
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The Highland Humane Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 animal shelter that provides a safe haven for dogs and cats while they transition from their past lives to their future forever homes. The Highland Humane Society offers several options for low cost spay/neuter and provides managed intake of cats and dogs in Highland County and surrounding communities when space permits. It is managed by a full-t

ime staff and dedicated Board of Directors. Please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance [email protected] or call 937-393-2110 during business hours

These 4 little "outlaws" are looking for families to set them on the straight and narrow. These 12-week-old pups are swe...
08/27/2025

These 4 little "outlaws" are looking for families to set them on the straight and narrow.

These 12-week-old pups are sweeter than their outlaw names imply. Their momma is Madam Vestal who we believe to be a boxer/beagle mix based on her looks and behavior. Dad? he is unknown. We imagine they'll likely grow up to be close to mom's size at least, 40+ lbs.

Hoodoo Brown & Butch Kassidy - the boys of the crew
Belle Star & Annie Oakley - the girls of the crew

All of these puppies are spayed/neutered, received all 3 DAPP vaccines, Bordetello vaccine, flea & tick treated, given dewormer, and microchipped.

Their adoption fee is $250/puppy.

You can apply on our website www.highlandhumanesociety.org OR stop into the shelter 12- 5 pm Tuesday through Friday or 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday to meet who is available at that time. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before we close to ensure we have time to do the adoption.

🐾🐶 Exciting News! 🐶🐾 Introducing our K9 Snip It Program, made possible by the Ohio Pet Fund Grant! 🎉 Are you a Highlan...
08/27/2025

🐾🐶 Exciting News! 🐶🐾

Introducing our K9 Snip It Program, made possible by the Ohio Pet Fund Grant! 🎉

Are you a Highland County resident in need of affordable spay/neuter services for your furry friend? Look no further! Thanks to this fantastic grant, qualifying residents on government assistance can have their dogs spayed or neutered for just $50, which even includes a rabies vaccine! 🐕💉

Requirements are simple: Highland County residency and proof of government assistance. These surgeries will be performed by local vet clinics, ensuring top-notch care for your beloved pets. 🏥✨

How to sign up:

Visit the shelter 🏠 to sign up when they have clinics available (See events page for upcoming clinics)
Fill out the paperwork 📝
Prepay for your spot 🎟️
Bring your picture ID 📸, proof of assistance, and we'll schedule your appointment!
Remember, all spots are nonrefundable, so secure yours today! Let's ensure the health and happiness of our furry friends together. 🐾❤️ 🌟

📨 WE NOW HAVE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER! Sent out every month via email! Not everyone has Facebook or wants to keep up with u...
08/27/2025

📨 WE NOW HAVE A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER! Sent out every month via email! Not everyone has Facebook or wants to keep up with us via Facebook and now you don't have to! If you'd like to receive this Newsletter let us know! (Facebook won't let us have a link anymore)

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⚠️⚠️ WE ARE CLOSED FOR CAT AND KITTEN INTAKE. WE ARE OVER OUR ABILITIES AND CANNOT TAKE IN ANYMORE UNTIL WE ARE ABLE TO ADOPT OUT THE ONES WE ALREADY HAVE.

WE CURRENTLY HAVE 30 IN OUR SHELTER; OUR MAX IS SUPPOSED TO BE 23
WE HAVE ANOTHER 29 IN FOSTER HOMES. WE HAVE ANOTHER 25 ON OUR WAITLIST.

OUR ADOPTIONS ARE AVERAGING ABOUT 19-20 A MONTH. BY THOSE NUMBERS IT WILL BE MONTHS BEFORE WE CAN TAKE ANYMORE IN.

WE TRIED LOWERING THE ADOPTION FEES AND IT ONLY GOT US 6 ADOPTIONS IN 10 DAYS. IT DIDN'T UP THE ADOPTION NUMBERS FROM ANY OTHER WEEK.

We understand this is upsetting to the community, it is to us as well, but at the rate we are adopting we don't even know how we're going to take in all the cats from foster care when the time comes. So we cannot overextend ourselves anymore. Being the only place in Highland County that takes in cats and this leaves us full easily.

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🐩🐕‍🦺🦮🐕 PET PANTRY is open every Thursday from 12-5 pm for Highland County Residents Only. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT WE CAN ONLY GIVE OUT WHAT WE CAN.

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🥩🐾 Beef Raffle Fundraiser for Highland Humane Society! 🐾🥩

Support the Highland Humane Society and get a chance to win some amazing prizes in our 3rd Annual Beef Raffle Fundraiser! 🎉

🎟️ Tickets: $20 each — only 200 tickets available!

🏆 Prizes:
1️⃣ 1st Place: 1/4 Freezer Beef (approx. 250 lbs) 🐄 — provided by Maplecrest Meats & More
2️⃣ 2nd Place: 28" Blackstone Grill donated by Lowes in Hillsboro

📅 Drawing Date: Friday, November 1, 2025
📺 Winners will be drawn LIVE on Facebook !

💖 Your ticket purchase helps provide food, shelter, and care for animals in need — all while giving you a shot at some mouthwatering beef!

🎫 Get your tickets here:
https://buy.stripe.com/4gMcN65Li3Vm7M05373840j

🛍 Prefer to buy in person? Stop by the shelter during open hours:
📅 Tuesday–Friday: 12–5 pm
📅 Saturday: 11 am–3 pm

🐾 Thank you for helping us help them! 🐾
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💢💢NOW WE HAVE OUR NO WAIT APPOINTMENTS 💉FREE VACCINE CLINIC & $15 MICROCHIP CLINIC!

You can utilize this option when the clinic dates don't work for you or if you don't want to wait in line at the clinics. You pay $10 to schedule an appointment for up to 2 animals on our calendar. Sign up for as many appointments as you like any time of year. For more information and to get your appointment go here: https://calendly.com/highlandhumanesociety/no-wait-vaccine-microchip-appt

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***PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE***

🐾🏥💉🐱🐶 WALK IN FREE VACCINES ALERT! 💉🏥🐾

Thanks to a grant from Petco Love we can bring you these free vaccines!

📣 Attention Pet Parents! The wait is over! 📣

Date: Saturday Aug 23, 2025

📍 Location: 3559 State Route 136
🕙 Time: 10 am - 12 pm
🚶‍♂️ Walk-ins Only. Please arrive no later than 11:30 am so that we can finish up by one.

Open to anyone in any county, no limit on animals that you can bring. Kittens and Puppies need to be 6 weeks or older for vaccines.

👉 Vaccines are FREE! 👉 Microchips available for just $15 each!

It's never been easier to safeguard your furry friends! 🐾

For full details of the event go here: https://www.facebook.com/events/623243710825675

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👕💚 NEW SHIRTS ARE HERE! 💚👕

Our brand-new “Don’t Litter – Spay and Neuter Your Pets” T-shirts are now available! 🐶🐱✂️

🎨 In stock at the shelter in Teal and Gray
📏 Sizes: Large and Extra Large
💵 Just $25 each!

🛒 Want a different color or size?
No problem — order online in any size or color for the same price!
👉 Order here https://www.bonfire.com/hchs-don8217t-litter160/

Support spay/neuter 💉 and look good doing it! 😎🐾

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🐾🛍️ Highland Humane Society Yard Sale & More! 🛍️🐾

📅 Friday August 22 & August 23
⏰ 9 AM - 1 PM
📍3559 State Route 136 Hillsboro, RAIN OR SHINE!

Get ready for a huge Yard Sale to benefit the Highland Humane Society! 🎉🐶🐱 Find great deals while helping animals in need!

We have a TON of stuff! SO MANY GREAT ITEMS AND IT ALL HAS TO GO!

💰 Cash or card accepted at the sale (small fee for card transactions).

📢 Like, share, & invite your friends! Let’s make this the biggest and best event yet! 🎉🐾

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EVENT: Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic Signups

DATE: Thursday September 4.

TIME: Starting at noon and goes until all clinic spots are filled whether that happens in one day or 3 weeks.

LOCATION: Shelter at 9331 State Route 124, Hillsboro

ELIGIBILITY: HIGHLAND COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY. LIMIT 2 SPOTS PER HOUSEHOLD. (Should we not be able to fill up all spots we may open up appointments to people out of county and offer more than 2 spots to people)

PROCEDURE: Come to the shelter during open hours to fill out paperwork and prepay for spots.

NONREFUNDABLE: All spots are nonrefundable and cannot be rescheduled for no-shows.

CLINIC DETAILS:

Rascal Clinic: Thursday, September 25.

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TO CONTINUE TO KEEP UP ON WHAT'S HAPPENING AT THE SHELTER CHECK OUR EVENTS PAGE OFTEN!🥇💢💢

✨🐾 Meet Madam Vestal! 🐾✨This 2-year-old Boxer/Beagle (ish 😉) mix has lived a bit of a wild outlaw life—just like her sca...
08/27/2025

✨🐾 Meet Madam Vestal! 🐾✨

This 2-year-old Boxer/Beagle (ish 😉) mix has lived a bit of a wild outlaw life—just like her scandalous namesake 💃. She’s a traveler 🌍, an escape artist 🏃‍♀️, and a lady who’s had more than a few romances 💌… each of which brought litters of puppies into the world. Luckily, our humane agents stepped in and rescued Madam Vestal and her final batch of babies 🐶💕.

Now, she’s ready to retire her adventurous ways and find a forever home filled with love, not scandal. 🏡❤️

⚡ What to know about Madam Vestal:

Smart cookie 🍪🧠 – she’s clever, resourceful, and always looking for her next adventure.

Escape artist 🔓 – she’ll need a secure home: leash walks 🚶‍♀️, a tether, or a tall 6’ privacy fence 🪜.

People lover 👩‍👩‍👧 – she adores attention and makes fast friends.

Dog polite 🐕👋 – she greets other pups but doesn’t get rowdy or barky.

Mom vibes 👩‍👧 – she’s used to raising puppies, so she’s naturally good at setting boundaries.

Kid friendly (likely!) 👧👦 – we’d just want any children in the home to meet her first.

This medium-sized, 40-pound sweetheart is fully vetted ✅: vaccinated, flea/tick treated, microchipped, heartworm negative, on prevention, and will be spayed before adoption.

Madam Vestal is ready to hang up her outlaw hat 🤠 and settle down with a family who loves her for the quirky, clever, charming girl she is. 💖🐾

Madam Vestal's adoption fee is $225. She is vaccinated, spayed, tested negative for Heartworm and Lyme, regularly flea & tick treated, on heartworm preventative, and microchipped.

You can apply on our website www.highlandhumanesociety.org OR stop into the shelter 12- 5 pm Tuesday through Friday or 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday to meet who is available at that time. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before we close to ensure we have time to do the adoption.

Take advantage of our foster-to-adopt program, where you can take any dog 4 mos and older home for a week to make sure it is a good fit before committing to adoption.

🐾 Meet 6.2 Diesel! 🚙 The Perfect Pittie!Reliable, steady, and built to last—just like the popular diesel engine he’s nam...
08/27/2025

🐾 Meet 6.2 Diesel! 🚙 The Perfect Pittie!

Reliable, steady, and built to last—just like the popular diesel engine he’s named after! 6.2 Diesel may not be the fastest pup on the block, but he’s definitely one of the most popular. This handsome 2-year-old brindle pittie gets along with everyone—people, kids, dogs, and even cats.

Diesel spent over a year waiting at the local dog pound before lucking out with a foster home. Despite being pittie perfect—house trained, fully vetted, and an all-around good boy—he’s still waiting for his forever family.

While in foster care, Diesel has proven himself as the ultimate companion. He attends events like a pro, sleeps snuggled up with other dogs and cats and has perfect house manners. He’s put on a little winter weight (haven’t we all?), so his new family can help him get back to his summer body with some walks and playtime.

If you're looking for a loyal, loving, and low-maintenance friend, 6.2 Diesel is ready to roll right into your heart. ❤️

✅ Fully Vetted
✅ House Trained
✅ Dog & Cat Friendly
✅ Kid Friendly

Let’s get Diesel his forever home—he’s waited long enough!

Stop in the shelter to meet Diesel or put in an application for him on our website to place him on hold!

Open 12-5 pm Tuesday through Friday and 11-3 pm on Saturday

Website: www.highcohumanesociety.org

🐾 Volunteer Orientation – Join Our Pack! 🐾**Seats are limited to 6 people an orientationWe’re always looking for new vol...
08/27/2025

🐾 Volunteer Orientation – Join Our Pack! 🐾

**Seats are limited to 6 people an orientation

We’re always looking for new volunteers at the Highland Humane Society to help us grow and give more love and care to the animals who need us most. 💕🐶🐱

Whether you’re interested in helping at the shelter, at events, or with fundraising, the first step is attending our in-person Volunteer Orientation.

At orientation, you’ll learn:
✨ Who we are & what we do
✨ Programs we provide
✨ Ways you can help
✨ Rules, policies & procedures that keep everyone safe and happy

How to get started:
1️⃣ Fill out the Volunteer Form on our website: 🌐 www.highlandhumanesociety.org

2️⃣ You’ll receive a confirmation email once we’ve received your info.
3️⃣ Schedule your in-person Volunteer Orientation through our Calendly link: 👉 Sign Up Here https://calendly.com/highlandhumanesociety/volunteer-orientation

4️⃣ Attend orientation and start making a difference! 🎉

We truly appreciate every bit of help – whether you can give a couple times a year, once a month, or every week. Every hour matters to the animals! 🐾💖

We have 3 of the cutest little Dutch Shepherds puppies looking for new homes!🚨🚨 Please research the breed before applyin...
08/26/2025

We have 3 of the cutest little Dutch Shepherds puppies looking for new homes!

🚨🚨 Please research the breed before applying for them. We are requiring applications to be put in for them before we will schedule a meet-n-greet.

Mooi - the only girl
Lekker & Rutger - the boys

They are 5 months old, have giant ears, are super sweet and will make great companions with the right training, exercise, and care.

Dutch Shepherds are not a good dog for novice dog owners to adopt.

Please apply online for them at www.highlandhumanesociety.org. You MUST have an approved application to meet them. If you are already preapproved (meaning that you have gotten approved within the last 6 months) you can message us to schedule a time to meet one of them provided that they are not on hold for someone already.

🥩🐾 Beef Raffle Fundraiser for Highland Humane Society! 🐾🥩Support the Highland Humane Society and get a chance to win som...
08/26/2025

🥩🐾 Beef Raffle Fundraiser for Highland Humane Society! 🐾🥩

Support the Highland Humane Society and get a chance to win some amazing prizes in our 3rd Annual Beef Raffle Fundraiser! 🎉

🎟️ Tickets: $20 each — only 200 tickets available!

🏆 Prizes:
1️⃣ 1st Place: 1/4 Freezer Beef (approx. 250 lbs) 🐄 — provided by Maplecrest Meats & More
2️⃣ 2nd Place: 28" Blackstone Grill donated by Lowes in Hillsboro

📅 Drawing Date: Friday, November 1, 2025
📺 Winners will be drawn LIVE on Facebook !

💖 Your ticket purchase helps provide food, shelter, and care for animals in need — all while giving you a shot at some mouthwatering beef!

🎫 Get your tickets here:
https://buy.stripe.com/4gMcN65Li3Vm7M05373840j

🛍 Prefer to buy in person? Stop by the shelter during open hours:
📅 Tuesday–Friday: 12–5 pm
📅 Saturday: 11 am–3 pm

🐾 Thank you for helping us help them! 🐾

08/26/2025

Talk About it Tuesday

Update on old man bulldog and answering the question “What’s going on with the new building?”

ADOPTED Trei is a sweet little kitten that has overcome big hurdles in his short life already. He came to us really youn...
08/26/2025

ADOPTED

Trei is a sweet little kitten that has overcome big hurdles in his short life already. He came to us really young and injured. He was under a pound and one of his legs was so injured that it was dead and he needed a leg amputation right away. This is not something the vet likes to do at his age and size at that time but it was that or he was going to get septic and pass away. Thankfully this tiny but tough little guy made it through the surgery and has thrived as a three-legged kitten. Missing a leg hasn't gotten in his way of climbing and jumping and playing like a normal kitten. His foster who was trying to keep him "still" said he was a houdini and kept escaping every pen she put him in.

Trei is now neutered, 3 months old, still a small guy, but a big lover and everyone who meets him falls in love with him.

Trei is litterbox trained and loves other cats and we think he'll be great with kids too.

Trei's adoption fee is $90. He is vaccinated, flea & tick treated, microchipped, and neutered.

Our cat adoption process is open and straightforward! Stop by the shelter to meet our wonderful cats and find the one that steals your heart. Adoptions are handled on a first-come, first-adopt basis.

We're open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to ensure enough time to complete the adoption process. 🐾💕

Bobra (girl) & Mikey (boy) are 6-year-old bonded pair looking for a new home. These 2 have spent their lives together sh...
08/26/2025

Bobra (girl) & Mikey (boy) are 6-year-old bonded pair looking for a new home. These 2 have spent their lives together sharing the same beds and family and would like to continue doing so. These 2 don't understand what is happening to them, so we're not getting to see the wonderful cats they really are. We are looking for a home where they can go together.

These 2 tabby's are spapyed/neutered, vaccinated, flea & tick treated and microchipped.

Their adoption fee is $60 to adopt them together.

We know adopting 2 adult cats isn't on everyone's bucket list but we hope someone will step up and take these 2 together so we don't have to split them up.

Our cat adoption process is open and straightforward! Stop by the shelter to meet our wonderful cats and find the one that steals your heart. Adoptions are handled on a first-come, first-adopt basis.

We're open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please arrive at least 30 minutes before closing to ensure enough time to complete the adoption process. 🐾💕

🍑 Peaches 'N Cream 🍦Female | 1.5 years old | Pitbull/Boxer Mix?📏 Small & mighty – only 36 lbs of lowrider love!Meet Peac...
08/26/2025

🍑 Peaches 'N Cream 🍦
Female | 1.5 years old | Pitbull/Boxer Mix?
📏 Small & mighty – only 36 lbs of lowrider love!

Meet Peaches 'N Cream, the ultimate sweetheart in a compact package! This petite girl has the heart of a boxer, the charm of a pittie, and the best wiggle butt welcome you've ever seen. 💃

She greets every person with a big smile and a whole-body tail wag that’s impossible not to smile back at. Peaches is super friendly with people and other dogs. We haven’t seen her around kids or cats just yet, but her cheerful personality makes us think she’ll win over just about anyone.

She may be small, but this girl has a big zest for life and a personality that shines. If you're looking for a happy-go-lucky best friend with boxer looks and pittie love, Peaches 'N Cream is ready to sweeten up your life! 💕

📍Come meet her and see that smile in person!

Peaches 'N Cream's adoption fee is $225. She is vaccinated, flea & tick treated, Heartworm preventative, Tested negative for Heartworm & Lyme, microchipped and will be spayed before adoption.

You can apply on our website www.highlandhumanesociety.org OR stop into the shelter 12- 5 pm Tuesday through Friday or 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday to meet who is available at that time. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before we close to ensure we have time to do the adoption.

Take advantage of our foster-to-adopt program, where you can take any dog 4 mos and older home for a week to make sure it is a good fit before committing to adoption.

Address

P. O. Box 471/9331 State Route 124
Hillsboro, OH
45133

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday 12pm - 5pm
Thursday 12pm - 5pm
Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+19373932110

Website

https://service.sheltermanager.com/asmservice?account=sr2794&method=online_form_

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