Humane Officer

Report animal abuse or neglect.

Picture of John Neininger, the Humane Officer.

About Our Humane Officer

John Neininger

John has dedicated the past year helping the animals throughout our county as the Primary Humane Officer. He is a retired US Army Warrant Officer of 24 years. His experience and knowledge has helped TCHS’s mission grow with animal welfare. John and his wife, Heidi, have been repeat adopters of several of our senior special needs dogs over the last 9 years and both have been volunteers for the last several years. John continues to be a strong and fearless advocate for the animals in his charge and being an active participant in all that the Humane Society does.

When calling our hotline please remember a few details:

  • The Humane Officer is dispatched through the shelter.
  • All calls are confidential. The caller will not receive a follow up due to confidentiality.
  • The caller must provide an address to the location of the animal in need.
  • Please speak slowly and clearly so we can understand all the information.
  • Please leave a detailed message about the problem you are reporting.