Ohio Animal Shelters

510 Shelters

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

    Gallia County Animal Welfare League
    P.O. Box 216
    Gallipolis, OH 45631

    Located in Gallia County

    740-446-1864
    Details
    Geauga County Dog Shelter & Warden's Office
    Shelter Organization
    12513 Merritt Road
    Chardon, OH 44024

    Located in Geauga County

    440-285-2222
    Details
    Geauga Humane Society's Rescue Village
    Rescue Organization
    15463 Chillicothe Rd.
    Russell Twp., OH 44072

    Located in Geauga County

    (440) 338-4819
    Details
    German Shorthaired Pointer Care of Ohio Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    9476 Seymour Drive
    Streetsboro, OH 44241

    Located in Portage County

    330-626-4234
    Details
    Golden Treasures Golden Retriever Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 434
    Bath, OH 44286

    Located in Summit County

    440-238-2457
    Details
    Golden Years Senior Greyhounds
    P.O. Box 24310
    Cleveland, OH 44124

    Located in Cuyahoga County

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    Great Dane Rescue of Ohio, Inc.
    Rescue Organization
    11567 St. Rt. 774
    Bethel, OH 45106

    Located in Clermont County

    937-379-2231
    Details
    Greater Dayton Labrador Retriever Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    375 Baker Street
    Brookville, OH 45309

    Located in Montgomery County

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    Greater Ohio Boxer Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 621
    Dayton, OH 45405

    Located in Montgomery County

    937-277-4652
    Details
    Greater Ohio Dalmatian Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    4946 Orchard Road
    Mentor, OH 44060

    Located in Lake County

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    Greene County Animal Control
    641 Dayton Xenia Road
    Xenia, OH 45385

    Located in Greene County

    937-376-7400
    Details
    Greyhound Adoption of Ohio
    3557 West Boulevard
    Cleveland, OH 44111

    Located in Cuyahoga County

    800-269-1148
    Details

    Animal Shelters in Ohio

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    Each shelter has its own application process for adopting a pet in Ohio. Some require background checks and home checks to make sure the pet is suitable for its adopted family.

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    The cost can vary for adoption in Ohio shelters. Most adoptions require an adoption fee and payment for the pet's shots before you can take your new furry friend home.

    Ohio needs volunteers on a regular basis. Contact a local animal shelter in Ohio directly by phone or email and ask if any volunteers are needed.
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