Example Deer Management Plan Includes Bow Hunting

The plan* includes both nonlethal and lethal methods of managing deer, specifically regulated hunting by crossbow and traditional bow-and-arrow…more

* See list of plants that are unpalatable to deer, beginning on page 15 of the plan referred to in this article

USDA, Ohio Wildlife Officials Brief Solon on Deer Issues

One focus of the discussion was the effectiveness of nonlethal lighting deterrents on streets to prevent deer from crossing. Solon had installed one such device, called Strieter-Lites, at two locations on the north side of town, on SOM Center Road and Cannon Road.

Ward 6 Councilman and Vice Mayor Ed Kraus said he believe the lights were effective deterrents, despite Peters' saying that deer can become acclimated to the technique, making its effectiveness dwindle as time passes…more

Solon puts off action to thin city's deer population

Solon deer, courtesy Cleveland Plain Dealer

SOLON, Ohio -- Members of a Solon City Council committee agreed Wednesday to put off any action to reduce the city's deer population until later this year…

…The bulk of those in the crowd attending the meeting opposed the city's plan to kill deer…more

Quick Take: Solon Moving Quickly on Deer Count

Solon did a thermal aerial count in 2004 and 2005 before it began a deer culling program but since has relied on ground counts conducted by the animal warden…more

Falling in LOHV

I think I am falling in love with #29. There are 45 dogs left of the 98 found in Piqua at the One More Chance "rescue". These are the mostly unaltered dogs many on medication for various conditions. They are receiving good nutrition, vet care, exercise and TLC.

#29 has bald patches and scratches on his face and nose. The red rash all over his underbelly is the result of laying on a urine soaked floor. This is our third "date" and he is healing well.

As you approach, he pushes his nose through the wire, wagging all over. It's been discovered that #29 is very smart. He can sit, fetch and speak and when you squat down to deliver the TLC, he leans up against you and closes his eyes. As one volunteer put it "He's coming out of the fog. They all are."

The fog, of course, is the neglect of malnutrition and the cruelty of the deplorable conditions they lived in. The charge is a misdemeanor.

If you agree that these acts are more than a misdemeanor and Ohio's animal laws are, at the very least, woefully inadequate please visit LOHV-OHIO.ORG (League of Humane Voters).

Together we can strengthen the laws for Ohio's animals, like #29.

Heather Steinbarger

Over 350 Dogs released to the Humane Society of Clark County

The Humane Society Serving Clark County, with support from the ASPCA…along with volunteers and staff from other local animal welfare agencies, have been caring for over 350 dogs since February 22nd. The dogs were seized as part of an ongoing animal cruelty investigation against Jeff Burgess, operator of One More Chance Rescue and Adoption…more

76 dead dogs found at Lower Valley Pike shelter

Springfield News-Sun: ASPCA cruelty investigations unit

SPRINGFIELD — Clark County officials on Tuesday found 76 dead dogs at a local shelter that was declared a public nuisance by the Clark County Combined Health District last week.

The dogs, along with 367 that are alive, had been housed in hog barns at One More Chance Rescue and Adoption…

The cause or causes of the animals’ death is unknown, and charges could be filed against shelter operator Jeff Burgess…

“The investigation is still open. We will follow through with it,” said Clark County Humane Society Executive Director James Straley…

…Piqua authorities confiscated 100 dogs at a shelter Burgess, 56, operated in that city.

Eleven criminal charges — including nine related to cruelty to animals — were filed by the Piqua Health Department…more