Humane Society of Allen County
3606 Elida Road Lima, Ohio 45805About this shelter
Humane Society of Allen County in Lima, OH
The Humane Society of Allen County serves Lima, Ohio, in Allen County, where two other animal shelters or rescues also operate. It has been rescuing, rehoming, and rehabilitating animals since 1983, and its Lima shelter can house up to 300 cats and 80 dogs at any given time. Beyond adoptions, the organization runs cruelty investigations, an equine rescue program, and humane education efforts, and it is not affiliated with the ASPCA or any other "SPCA" organization. Located about 50 miles northwest of Fort Wayne, Indiana, it relies on donations to continue its work caring for animals in need.
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Adopting from Humane Society of Allen County
Adoption process
To adopt, call to make an appointment for dog adoptions (cat adoptions are open to serious inquiries without appointment); applicants download and complete an adoption application and email it to the shelter, and will only be contacted if approved.
- Service area
- Allen County, Ohio (Lima), with occasional help to other counties and states
- County
- Allen County
- Animals served
- Dogs, Cats & Other Animals
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