Defiance County Animal Shelter

500 Court Street Defiance, Ohio 43512
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Defiance County Animal Shelter in Defiance, OH

Defiance County Animal Shelter is located in Defiance, Ohio, within Defiance County, roughly 45 miles west of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Shelters and rescues like this one serve as a steady presence in their communities, working continuously to help animals in need find safety and care. There is one other animal shelter or rescue also based in Defiance County, giving the area a small network of organizations focused on animal welfare. Together these groups make up the local resources available to residents of Defiance County seeking to adopt or find help for animals.

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