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About Animal Outreach
Our Mission:
The mission of Animal Outreach, Inc. is to help end pet overpopulation by encouraging responsible pet ownership; promoting spay/neuter programs; and uniting the efforts of rescue groups, animal control agencies, traditional shelters, veterinarians and other concerned individuals.
Our Programs & History:
Our programs focus on improving public education and awareness of animal issues in Ohio, and the operation of a spay/neuter assistance program.
A large component of our public education and awareness program is The Animal Insider, a quarterly publication highlighting animal-related news and events in Ohio. Each issue features informative articles, animals for adoption, an events calendar, and spotlights a local animal welfare agency or animal-related community program. Visit www.Animal-Insider.org to download the latest copy! (requires Adobe Reader)
In 2002, Animal Outreach assumed responsibility for the Central Ohio Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (CO-SNAP) and the Animal Outreach SNAP program was created. SNAP assists income-eligible individuals with the cost of spay/neuter surgeries through the use of vouchers redeemable at select veterinary offices in Central Ohio. Individuals are required to complete a formal application and submit income verification to be eligible for financial assistance.
In 2006, Animal Outreach partnered with Nature's Select to organize the 2nd Annual Adopt-A-Valentine Pet Adoption Benefit event. Adopt A Valentine is a Valentine's Day themed adoption day, currently hosted by a Columbus area doggie daycare. The event provides space for area rescues to show off their adoptable animals, as well as take part in our silent auction. All participating rescues share in the proceeds. A variety of pet-related vendors are also invited to attend. Visit www.AdoptAValentine.com from more information!
Animal Outreach was also one of the lead organizing groups of the Pooch Parade, the nation's largest free dog parade held annually in Worthington, Ohio. The event included more than 50 animal welfare agencies and rescue groups, and attracted more than 2,500 dogs and their owners. We also participate in many other festivals and events in the Central Ohio area to educate the public on responsible pet ownership, the plight of homeless animals, and the importance of spay/neuter.
Founded in 2001, Animal Outreach, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization supported entirely through public donations.
We are an all-volunteer organization and have no paid staff.
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Primary Contact Information
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Mailing Address:
Animal Outreach
P.O. Box 892
Westerville, OH 43086-0892
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Board of Directors
SCOTT DODSON, President, graduated Cum Laude from The Ohio State University and received his BSBA in Accounting with honors. He passed his CPA exam and received certification from The Accountancy Board of Ohio.
BRYAN SHELTON, Vice-President, is currently working for Columbus Children’s Hospital Foundation and has served as the Volunteer and Public Relations Manager with the Capital Area Humane Society. His public relations experience also extends to having served as the director of public relations in the racing industry to working at a local radio station in the promotions department. He is the chair of the marketing committee for the Columbus Arts Festival. Bryan has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Ohio State and a Master of Science in Marketing and Communication from Franklin University.
VICTORIA CALLAHAN, Secretary, SPHR, works as a Human Resources Generalist. She has worked in the HR field for 9 years. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Bowling Green State University. She has raised funds as a part of the Young Professionals Group for the Central Community House, a settlement home for east side families. She has a strong love for all animals especially dogs and cats. She has one basset hound, Buddy and 2 rescued black cats, Daisy and Bill.
SCOTT CHAPMAN, Treasurer, is currently a portfolio manager for the investment firm Berlin Financial Ltd. He holds an MBA from the Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. He grew up in central Ohio and graduated from The Columbus Academy. Scott has been involved with several animal charites in both Virginia and Ohio, and now lives in Worthington with his wife Kate.
BEVERLY SMALLEY, Volunteer Coordinator, is a Project Coordinator for Ashland Chemical. She is currently working towards her BS in Information Technology/Project Management through Capella University. Having volunteered for many organizations after moving to Central Ohio in 1998, she brings great knowledge and insight in the volunteering experience. She and her husband donate regularly to their local Human Society and live in Marysville with their 3 dogs, Darcy (Yellow Lab), Maggie (mix Beagle and Mini Doberman), and Charlie (Beagle).
JILL HERBST, has been involved in animal welfare and rescue for over 10 years. In addition to her volunteer work with animals, she is the Associate Development Director for the Godman Guild Association, a nonprofit community agency. Jill holds a Master's degree in Political Science from Ohio University. She and her husband share their home with a box turtle and 6 cats, three of which are FIV+ rescues.
MINDY SANFORD, bio coming soon!
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