What We Do

Shelter Outreach Services of Ohio is a non-profit veterinary service serving the communities of central Ohio. Starting in February, 2007, SOS of Ohio will travel to different shelters in different counties to provide affordable high quality spay/neuter services for both shelter animals and companion animals from households in need of subsidized veterinary care. In addition to spay/neuter services we will provide medical consultation, general wellness, and consultations on behavior for the animals in the shelters.

Program Goals

Surgical Services
To provide necessary spay/neuter services for companion animals, including:

• shelter dogs and cats and other stray/unclaimed dogs and cats
• feral cats, barn cats, cat colonies
• dogs and cats from rescue organizations
• dogs and cats from families of low income

Basic Medical Services
To provide necessary basic medical care for the above populations, including:

• Physical Exams
• Vaccinations (DHLPP, FVRCP, RV)
• Advise on Infectious disease testing (when appropriate)
  • FeLV tests (cats only)
  • HW tests (dogs only)
  • Parvo tests (dogs only)
• Advise on Parasite control (when indicated)
  • Intestinal parasites
  • Ectoparasites (fleas, ticks, ear mites)
  • Heartworm preventative

Education
To provide education in the following areas:

• Public (basic veterinary care, animal stewardship, importance of Spay/Neuter)
• Shelter staff
• Humane education for area school children
• Veterinary students/interns/residents

Partnership
To work in conjunction with:

• Local communities
• Other humane organizations
• Animal Sanctuary
• Ohio State University, Columbus State Community College, and other institutions of higher learning