Humane Society of Summit County

752 West Portage Trail Akron, Ohio 44313
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Humane Society of Summit County animal shelter in Akron, OH
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Hours of operation

  1. Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  2. Tuesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Today
  3. Wednesday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  4. Thursday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  5. Friday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  6. Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  7. Sunday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.

About this shelter

Humane Society of Summit County in Akron, OH

The Humane Society of Summit County is located in Akron, Ohio, about 4 miles south of the city, and welcomes visitors Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Its mission is to serve the community by caring and advocating for vulnerable animals and enriching the lives of pets and people. The organization offers adoption of dogs, cats, and other small animals, runs a mobile veterinary clinic called MABEL to provide care to shelter animals, and operates a mobile adoption center along with humane investigation services for reporting animal cruelty. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, it also supports the community through resources like pet food assistance and its Happy Tails Thrift Shop.

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Adopting from Humane Society of Summit County

Adoption process

View adoptable animals online, then visit the shelter's adoption center during adoption hours to meet and select a pet, and take them home the same day pending application approval.

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