Ohio Animal Shelters

596 Shelters

    e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

    Arrowhead Reptile Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Cincinnati, OH 45011

    Located in Butler County

    513-442-HERP
    Details
    Ashland County Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    1710 Garfield Avenue
    Ashland, OH 44805

    Located in Ashland County

    419-289-1455
    Details
    Ashland County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 114
    Ashland, OH 44805

    Located in Ashland County

    419-289-3658
    Details
    Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
    5970 Green Road
    Ashtabula, OH 44004

    Located in Ashtabula County

    440-224-1222
    Details
    Ashtabula County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 422
    Jefferson, OH 44047

    Located in Ashtabula County

    440-437-1425
    Details
    Athens County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    PO Box 765
    Athens, OH 45701

    Located in Athens County

    (740) 592-6047
    Details
    Auglaize County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 305
    Wapakoneta, OH 45895

    Located in Auglaize County

    419-738-7808
    Details
    Australian Cattle Dog Rescue in Ohio
    Rescue Organization
    2295 Old Camden Road
    Eaton, OH 45320

    Located in Preble County

    614-456-0952
    Details
    Avalon Animal Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 1103
    Athens, OH 45701

    Located in Athens County

    740-596-8235
    Details
    Barely Used Pets Rescue Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    2790 E. Hwy 36
    Urbana, OH 43078

    Located in Champaign County

    937-869-8090
    Details
    BARK (Bonnie's Animal Rescue and Kennels)
    Rescue Organization
    10571 Baltimore Road
    Millersport, OH 43046

    Located in Licking County

    740-964-9651
    Details
    Barley Used Pets Inc.
    370 N. Dugan Road
    Urbana, OH 43078

    Located in Champaign County

    937-653-8683
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Ohio

    Ohio has 596 listed animal shelters and rescue organizations, spread across 86 counties. The mix is fairly even between rescue organizations and animal shelters. Columbus has more than any other Ohio city, followed by Cincinnati and Cleveland. There is no shortage of choice in Ohio — old dogs, shy cats, and a fair few who will pick you first.

    Ohio has 596 listed at the moment, and they are shown above with the ones that have photos first. Open any of them for the full address, contact details and opening hours.

    A mix of both, and the difference is worth knowing before you set out. A rescue usually places animals from a network of foster homes rather than from premises you can walk into, so you generally arrange a meeting first. A shelter or humane society more often has a facility you can visit during opening hours.

    Columbus has more than anywhere else in Ohio, followed by Cincinnati, Cleveland and Toledo. They are the usual place to start if you are willing to travel; the sidebar links straight through to each.

    Cuyahoga, Franklin and Hamilton counties have the most, though listings reach 86 of Ohio's counties in total. The city links in the sidebar are usually the quicker way in.

    Most listings here carry a phone number, and most link to the organization's own website. Calling ahead is worth it — opening hours change, and rescues often work by appointment rather than keeping a building open.

    More in Ohio

    Lost pets in Ohio Reported missing by their owners Found pets in Ohio Reported found, waiting to be claimed
    SHELTER/RESCUE SEARCH

      e.g. "Miami FL" or "33168"

      Ohio Shelters By City
      HAVE YOU SEEN ME?
      Lost Dog in North Olmsted, OH
      Will Turner

      Lost since 2026-06-19

      From North Olmsted

      View Details
      View All Lost Dogs
      FOUND PET
      Found Dog in Ontario, OH
      Found Pet

      Found on 2026-02-09

      Located in Ontario

      View Details
      View All Found Dogs
      NEEDS A NEW HOME
      Nairobi — cat needing a new home in Middletown, OH
      Nairobi

      Posted by their owner

      From Middletown, OH

      View Details
      Need to rehome your pet?
      Missing a shelter or rescue?

      Help us get the word out about more shelters and rescues nationwide.

      Submit Here
      dog adopt

      Pets For Adoption

      Search all animals available for adoption in your area. Give a dog or cat forever home today.

      ADOPT A PET