Community Services/Non-Profits in Chillicothe, OH

“We can not say enough about how we appreciated the care the staff of Hopeton gave to our father over the last years of his life . Caring and love was shown by all who worked there. Food was excellent and his room was immaculate clean .. thank you all Linda and Keith Streitenberger”

“Ross County Humane Society does extraordinary work under extraordinarily difficult circumstances. This is an organization staffed by capable, compassionate professionals who show up every day to advocate for animals, follow the law, and make the hardest decisions with integrity and care.

Under current leadership, the Humane Society has not only saved and improved countless lives, but has also grown into a modern, humane facility that allows staff and volunteers to care for more animals safely and responsibly. That kind of progress doesn’t happen without vision, persistence, and deep respect for both animals and the people who care for them.

What many don’t see is the reality behind the scenes: responding at all hours, entering unsafe and heartbreaking conditions, working within legal constraints that can be frustrating for everyone involved, and still choosing compassion over indifference—every single time. The outcomes are not always what we wish for, but the commitment to doing what is lawful, ethical, and humane never wavers.

This organization helped over 1,200 dogs last year alone, not to mention cats and other animals in need. That represents lives saved, suffering reduced, and dignity preserved. It also represents staff and volunteers who absorb emotional and physical risk so the rest of us don’t have to.

I am grateful for the Humane Society’s professionalism, transparency, and unwavering dedication to animals in Ross County and beyond. They deserve respect, support, and recognition for the work they do—not criticism when reality collides with emotion.

Thank you for doing the hard work, the right way, every day.”

“I find some the cutest vintage stuff here. Not much for smaller sizes though . Staff is mostly friendly n helpful except the one younger one just gives u dirty looks or hates her job.”