When you're facing the loss of a beloved animal, the last thing you should worry about is whether your service provider is operating legally. We believe transparency is part of compassionate care — so here are our credentials, in full.
Osborne Homestead Services is licensed to collect and transport deceased large animals in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
License to Collect
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Division of Animal Health
License No. RP0008YT
Authority: Ohio Revised Code §953
Valid through: Dec 31, 2026
Class A License — Dead Animals
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Office of the State Veterinarian
License No. 61RL0028
Authority: KRS Chapter 263
Valid through: Dec 31, 2026
Licensed Collection Service
Indiana State Board of Animal Health
License No. DP-00001Y
Valid through: May 31, 2026
Osborne Homestead Services is a family-operated business. Every member of our team is trained and certified to the same professional standards — because when you call us, you should know exactly who is coming and what they're prepared to do.
100%
Team TLAER Operations Certified
17
Years Firefighter / Paramedic Experience
3
States Licensed (OH, KY, IN)
60+
Students Trained Through Our Courses
Owner & Founder
Jamie founded Osborne Homestead Services to bring a higher standard of care to an industry that too often falls short. That standard is rooted in 17 years as a retired firefighter and paramedic — a background built on staying calm under pressure, following proper protocol, and treating every call with the gravity it deserves.
Credentials: TLAER Awareness / Operations Level Certified · Commercial Driver's License (CDL) · 17 years Firefighter / Paramedic experience (retired) · State-licensed carcass collection operator in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
Our crew brings the training, equipment expertise, and hands-on experience needed to handle every call with professionalism and care.
Crew · Heavy Equipment Specialist
Jamie's son. Full-time excavator and heavy equipment operator for a local company — expertise that directly translates to safe, efficient on-property burials. TLAER Operations Level Certified.
Crew
Jamie's son. Trained in the full removal and transport process, with hands-on experience in the careful handling our specialized skid system requires. TLAER Operations Level Certified.
Crew
A longtime family friend who has become an integral part of the Osborne crew. Trained alongside the family in every step of our removal and transport process. TLAER Operations Level Certified.
Awareness / Operations Level — entire team certified.
TLAER is the nationally recognized training standard for large animal emergency response, covering trailer accidents, barn fires, natural disasters, loose livestock incidents, and the safe handling of large animals under adverse conditions. The Operations Level is hands-on, skills-based certification — not just a classroom course.
We don't just hold TLAER certifications — we host TLAER courses, bringing world-renowned instructor Dr. Rebecca Husted to the region so first responders, veterinarians, and horse owners across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana can access this lifesaving training. To date, we've hosted two courses training 60 students. See our education page →
Transporting and disposing of deceased large animals is regulated by each state to protect public health, groundwater, and animal welfare. Unlicensed operators can expose grieving owners to legal liability, improper disposal, and unsafe handling practices.
Before hiring any deceased animal removal service, we encourage you to ask:
We're happy to provide copies of any of our licenses or insurance certificates on request.
We're proud to operate transparently and in full compliance with every state we serve. If you have questions about our licensing, insurance, or methods, please reach out.
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Mailing address: 8216 Princeton-Glendale Rd., #180. West Chester OH, 45069