The Humane Society of Sandusky County was established in 1883. The purpose of the Humane Society is the prevention of cruelty to animals, the relief of suffering among animals and the establishment of humane educational programs in the Sandusky County school systems and throughout the community.

Cruelty is defined in several different ways...

1. When an animal is yarded or confined and continues without food, water, protection from the weather or proper attention for more than 15 consecutive hours, any person may remove said animal and not be liable for trespassing.
2. Overworking, underfeeding or depriving of proper sustenance
3. One who inflicts suffering and death on any useful beast. fowl or animal for amusement and sport within the statute which marks injuring, torturing, tormenting and needlessly killing such animals.

The Humane Society of Sandusky County offers many programs to educate and assist the community on the care of animals.