Humane Society of Sandusky County

1315 North River Road Fremont, Ohio 43420
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
Humane Society of Sandusky County animal shelter in Fremont, OH
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Hours of operation

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

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

About this shelter

Humane Society of Sandusky County in Fremont, OH

The Humane Society of Sandusky County is located at 1315 N River Rd in Fremont, Ohio, about 30 miles northwest of Toledo. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Its mission is to rescue, protect, and advocate for animals in need by providing compassionate care, rehabilitation, and rehoming services, while working to reduce pet overpopulation through education and the promotion of spay and neuter practices. The shelter finds homes for cats and kittens, dogs and puppies, and small animals such as guinea pigs, hamsters, rabbits, ferrets, and birds, with adopted pets spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped prior to adoption.

Before you go

Adopting from Humane Society of Sandusky County

Adoption process

Interested adopters must visit the shelter with all family members to meet the animal, then complete and submit an adoption application (with a non-refundable $10 fee), which is reviewed and verified before approval; adoptions are not same-day and generally take about 3-5 business days.

Service area
Sandusky County, Ohio (based in Fremont, OH)
Animals served
Dogs, Cats & Other Animals

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