Wayne County Dog Shelter
5694 Burbank Road Wooster, Ohio 44691
Visiting
Hours of operation
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Today
- Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Sunday Closed
Hours as reported by the shelter. Call ahead before visiting — holiday and intake hours can differ.
About this shelter
Wayne County Dog Shelter in Wooster, OH
Wayne County Dog Shelter is located at 5694 Burbank Road in Wooster, Ohio, about 25 miles northeast of Akron. As a dog rescue, the shelter is open Tuesday through Friday from 12:00–5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. The shelter offers adoptable dogs, dog licensing, a lost-and-found service for dogs found running loose in Wayne County, and a pet supply pantry, along with volunteer and foster programs for the community. In 2026 it was named a recipient of the Ohio Pet Fund Grant, which helps cover the cost of spaying and neutering dogs in Wayne County.
Before you go
Adopting from Wayne County Dog Shelter
Adoption process
Adopters complete a questionnaire, schedule a meet & greet with the dog, go through an adoption consultation, and complete paperwork and payment of a $125 total fee (adoption, license, and medical fees) before taking the dog home.
- Service area
- Wayne County, Ohio
- Animals served
- Dogs
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