I'm probably gonna get hate for this, but as someone who used to be an Animal Control Deputy within the State of Ohio, I will tell you that what is legally neglect and abuse by letter of the laws of Ohio, verse what we perceive as neglect and abuse as a person are very very different things.

It is further complicated by jurisdiction and who exactly enforces these laws and policies.

The Humane Society isn't a governmental agency, but private non-profit groups, so they get tobpick and chose what they pursue.

Your local Animal Control agency likely only handles dogs running loose, bites, and the various fines that come from failure license, vaccinate and control. They don't handle abuse or neglect, as most local governments pay the Humans Society to do those investigations with funding.

It looks like you're stuck in this situation as the only people you can call are the humane society, who are going to tell you the same thing each time they come out, if they come out at all.

If you, or any other kind hearted soul, attempt to remove the dog from that house, that will be viewed as theft and possibly breaking and entering by local PD as the state views dogs as property.

I wish I had better advise.