Athens, OH Animal Shelters

5 Shelters

e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

Athens County Humane Society

Humane Society

PO Box 765
Athens, OH 45701

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Located in Athens County

(740) 592-6047

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Avalon Animal Rescue

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 1103
Athens, OH 45701

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Located in Athens County

740-596-8235

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Buckeye House Rabbit Society

P.O. Box 5767
Athens, OH 45701

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Located in Athens County

740-797-7616

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Last Chance Corral

5350 Pomeroy Road
Athens, OH 45701

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Located in Athens County

740-594-4336

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Pound Rescue of Athens

Rescue Organization

P.O. Box 1209
Athens, OH 45701

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Located in Athens County

740-594-3647

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Animal Shelters in Athens, OH

Athens has five listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, in Athens County. About half are rescue organizations. The nearest other city with listings is Chauncey, about six miles away. It is a short list, but every animal on it is waiting for the same thing.

Athens has five listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first.

A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

The Athens listings all fall in Athens County, which is worth knowing if you are checking whether a shelter takes animals from your area.

If nothing here suits, Chauncey, Chesterhill and Stockport all have listings within about 19 miles. Each one links through from the sidebar.

Every listing here carries a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.