about us
Rescue Village today.
It started with a vision of a more humane world and a down-to-earth
devotion to saving animals from homelessness and harm.
Geauga Humane Society (GHS) has
a proud history of being a leading animal welfare agency in
northeast Ohio. We began
our life-saving work in 1974 when GHS founder, Arlene MacDonald,
and a small group of committed animal advocates embarked on
a labor of love.
At the beginning the animals were
sheltered in private homes. In
1980, GHS moved into the tiny 800 sq. ft. leased space on Merritt
Road in Chardon, Ohio. What our original shelter lacked in size
was made up for by a driving passion and enormous energy to
better the lives of animals and to help educate people to have
respect for all living things.
The Merritt Road shelter circa 1989.
Our dreams were large. With
leadership, and the generosity of thousands of people, including
major donors and visionary foundations, we took a giant step. In
2001 GHS opened a new state-of-the-art 10,500 square foot
facility on a 14 acre parcel of land on Chillicothe Road in
Russell Township, Ohio. We named it Rescue Village.
Today Rescue Village is a vital center
for animal welfare. You can learn about the hallmark programs
and services we have established throughout this website.
Building on the courageous and innovative spirit that brought
us this far, we continue to embrace the vision of a world
where the relationship between human beings and animals center
on empathy and kindness.
Animals at Rescue Village are cared for
until they find a new home, including those that are abused,
sick or injured, those that may need behavior training, or
those that simply need the gift of time. Animals
are never euthanized due to age, special needs, or lack of
space.
Our passion for combining professionalism with innovation, collaboration,
and a great big heart runs through everything we do. All
who come through these doors, be they four-legged or two-legged
(or the occasional turtle or snake), are treated with respect.
Geauga Humane Society's Rescue
Village goes above and beyond for the animals and for the
people of northeast Ohio. We started with a vision that
continues to capture our imagination and fuel our efforts
~ look at us now and join with us on this journey!
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