There are approximately 68,000 community intakes of stray animals in Ohio, according to the Ohio Animal Welfare Federation. Although local advocacy groups and organizations work hard to provide care, these animals and the people who care about their welfare, face special challenges.
If you worry about the animals you see without homes or if you have a few that you try to care for, there are ways to care for them without committing to adopting every one.
Here’s a winter care guide for outdoor animals to aid Ohio animal lovers when it’s not practical or possible to bring them inside with you…