Amanda Novelli, Author at Summit County Humane Society

On a cloudy morning last October, our Humane Agent team responded to a Norton home…

The Humane Society of Summit County’s mission is to care for and advocate for sick,…

Amanda NovelliFebruary 17, 2026

When Melisa Kauffman, DVM, Director of Veterinary Services at HSSC, walks through the HSSC shelter…

Amanda NovelliFebruary 16, 2026

We're having some record-breaking cold temperatures this winter! Keep these guidelines in mind to keep…

Amanda NovelliJanuary 5, 2026

As Director of Veterinary Services at HSSC, Melisa Kauffman, DVM, oversees care for anywhere between…

Amanda NovelliDecember 1, 2025

Extended Residents

Our senior animals are some of the sweetest souls you’ll ever meet, but the shelter…

Adoption Updates

I'd love to give you an update and share some pictures of my cat, Lyla…

Amanda NovelliNovember 12, 2024

Adoption Updates

My husband and I adopted two handsome senior dogs from the Humane Society, Costello (now…

Amanda NovelliOctober 31, 2024

Adoption Updates

We adopted Slappy, now called Norman, from the Humane Society of Summit County recently. After…

Amanda NovelliOctober 31, 2024

Adoption Updates

When we first brought Lady Bug home, she didn’t respond too well to her name.…

Amanda NovelliOctober 31, 2024