Ohio Animal Shelters

596 Shelters

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

    Humane Society of Madison County
    Humane Society
    1357 St Rt 38 SE
    London, OH 43140

    Located in Madison County

    (740) 852-7387
    Details
    Humane Society of Monroe County
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 228
    Woodsfield, OH 43718

    Located in Belmont County

    Details
    Humane Society of Ottawa County
    Humane Society
    2424 E. Sand Rd.
    Port Clinton, OH 43452

    Located in Ottawa County

    (419) 734-5191
    Details
    Humane Society of Preble County
    Humane Society
    P.O. Box 72
    Eaton, OH 45320

    Located in Preble County

    937-456-7387
    Details
    Humane Society of Sandusky, Inc.
    Humane Society
    2520 Port Clinton Road
    Fremont, OH 43420

    Located in Sandusky County

    419-334-4517
    Details
    Humane Society of the Ohio Valley poss same Washington County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    1210 County House Lane
    Marietta, OH 45750

    Located in Washington County

    740-373-5959
    Details
    Humane Society Serving Logan County
    Humane Society
    2521 Us Highway 68 N
    Bellefontaine, OH 43311

    Located in Logan County

    937-593-4277
    Details
    Huron County Humane Society
    Humane Society
    246 Woodlawn Avenue
    Norwalk, OH 44857

    Located in Huron County

    419-663-7158
    Details
    I Have a Dream Rescue Organization
    Rescue Organization
    P.O. Box 525
    Blacklick, OH 43004
    Details
    In Good Hands Animal Sanctuary
    P.O. Box 34
    Kingston, OH 45644

    Located in Ross County

    740-655-3060
    Details
    Independence Animal Shelter
    Shelter Organization
    6800 Brecksville Road
    Independence, OH 44131

    Located in Cuyahoga County

    216-524-3033
    Details
    It's a RUFF Life Rescue
    Rescue Organization
    Sharrott Rd
    North Lima, OH 44452

    Located in Mahoning County

    234-759-4100
    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.

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