Animal Charity of Ohio expands open adoption hours during open house

The Animal Charity of Ohio held an open house that drew more than 120 visitors and announced expanded adoption hours plus a 50% adoption-fee discount through February.

The Animal Charity of Ohio in Boardman hosted an open house to show visitors its facility and introduce dogs, cats and pet rats. The organization announced expanded open adoption hours for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and offered a half-price adoption fee special for February. More than 120 people visited during the event and three people applied to adopt. Key details: - Adoption hours will be 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. - The shelter reported over 120 visitors at the open house and three adoption applications during the event. - A "Bring Home Love" promotion offers 50% off adoption fees through February. - The shelter said it receives the most dogs in winter and recently took in seven dogs brought in from the cold. - The organization receives no government funding and noted ongoing needs for donations, pet food and kitty litter. - Local artists painted murals inside the facility, and the shelter will hold its 12th annual Fur Ball on March 14 at 6 p.m. Summary: The open house combined public tours and outreach with announcements about longer adoption hours and a February fee discount. Shelter staff described higher winter intake and the need for donations, and the organization plans to host its Fur Ball fundraiser on March 14 at 6 p.m.