We were excited to read that Clermont County Animal Care Humane Society with the help of amazing local volunteers recently rescued dogs in harm’s way from Hurricane Dorian. This demonstrates the continuing commitment of the new administration and leadership at the Clermont County shelter to be dedicated to animal welfare. What a difference! No longer just a warehouse for unwanted or lost pets, the shelter is now a welcoming place for each animal until it finds a permanent home.

The efforts of the incredible staff and volunteers are evident in the care, socialization, and training given the animals. Timeless hours are spent with adoption events, fundraisers, and outings for the animals.

We have participated in adoption events, transporting, and fostering dogs for CACHS and are happy to support this organization. Clermont County residents should be very proud of the immense progress being made at this county shelter.

Mike and Christine Callihan
New Richmond

A breath of fresh air is what I have experienced as a volunteer with Clermont Animal CARE Humane Society. To me, this group is a dream come true. At last I know that like-minded people are putting egos aside and digging in and working hard for the animals and people of Clermont County. Clermont County is where I grew up. It is where I have shared my passion with my animal loving family through volunteering at the shelter.

Thanks for writing the article about the Hurricane Dorian dogs. When I think of the golden rule, “do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” I think of the act of kindness Clermont Animal CARE extended to the these dogs. We, fortunately, were not struck by this calamity, but Clermont Animal CARE could help the dogs who were affected by making room for them in their local shelters. CACHS paid it forward. It’s a theme with this group…they share resources and knowledge with the community. They help people who have fallen on hard times find help to keep their best friend, their dog. They listen, they counsel, they understand and care. This group doesn’t have much to work with; they rely very heavily on donations and volunteers and yet they do not say “no.” This group is so hard working; it inspires me to do more. Their passion for saving lives makes me more passionate for the same.

Anyone on the fence about supporting this group through finances, supply donations or through volunteering should know how BIG the payoff is! When I see a dog whose demeanor has improved at the shelter because CACHS has put animal enrichment programs in place OR I hear that a dog is now in foster care after he had a hard time coping with shelter life OR I see that my favorite shelter dog is no longer a shelter resident because he found his forever family, it is so immensely rewarding! I want to come back and help make it happen again and again. Because of the unwavering leadership of CACHS, we can, together, continue to significantly improve animal sheltering and animal care in our community.

Lauranne Traister
Morrow, Ohio

At last it looks like the Clermont County community has a progressive Humane Society operating the County Animal Shelter that is worth supporting again. As a former board member of the Clermont County Humane Society, I have been concerned about the operation of the Clermont Animal Shelter over the past five decades.

Kudos to the commissioners and administration there for choosing such a dedicated, broad minded, forward thinking group to operate the shelter. Clermont Animal Care Humane Society is leaving no stone unturned raising awareness, bringing more people in to the fight to end the Homeless Pet population of Clermont, and strengthening the network of organizations of like mind with their support – that will naturally be available to return the favor, should the folks of Clermont County encounter such devastation that was brought on by Hurricane Dorian.

Folks at Clermont Animal Care Humane Society are good people doing hard work, for little thanks, no glory, and with little money. They get a portion of their budget from the Dog and Kennel Fund when you buy a dog license, but the majority of their benevolence is made possible by the generosity of those who believe in their mission.

I urge every Clermont County resident to support this group in whatever way you can. A monetary donation, I’m sure, would go a long way to help them end Homeless Pet Overpopulation. Donations of products and services are great, but nothing provides the flexibility to help more than the almighty dollar. If this is not a possibility for you and you have some spare time on your hands, your volunteer efforts can produce incredible results. If nothing else, be sure to license your dog in the coming months. As I said before, a portion of that fund goes to the Humane Society.

And if you don’t have a dog, buy a license anyway for that hard-to-buy-for spouse of yours, your cat, your in-laws, or anyone else that has a sense of humor and a pure heart, that would appreciate the kindness, generosity and appreciation you have for this great group of people helping pets.

Daryl Meyerrenke,
Anderson Township
Family Pet Center