Knox County Dog Shelter

285 Columbus Road Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050

Dogs

Mount Vernon Shelters

(740) 830-6924 Directions

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Hours of operation

Monday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Today
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

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

About this shelter

Knox County Dog Shelter in Mount Vernon, OH

The Knox County Dog Shelter is located at 285 Columbus Road in Mount Vernon, Ohio, about 40 miles southwest of Columbus. It is funded and managed by Knox County, working in close cooperation with the Knox County Humane Society to re-home as many dogs as possible, with staff and volunteers dedicated to maintaining the health of every dog in the shelter. The shelter is open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closed Sundays and holidays. Its $120 adoption fee covers a current-year dog license, Bordetella, DHPP, and Rabies vaccines, spay/neuter surgery, a heartworm test and one month of preventative heartworm medication, and a microchip with registration.

Before you go

Adopting from Knox County Dog Shelter

Adoption process

Adoption is done in person during adoption hours (Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–4 PM) or by appointment, with a $120 adoption fee covering a dog license, vaccines, spay/neuter, heartworm test and medication, and a microchip.

Service area: Knox County, Ohio
Animals served: Dogs

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