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Ashland County Dog Shelter

AshlandGOLDA Second Chance for Every Dog The Ashland County Dog Shelter is dedicated to providing safe, temporary care for stray and lost dogs, ensuring they are treated with the attention and compassion they de

Athens County Dog Shelter

Belmont County Animal Shelter

St ClairsvilleGOLDAt Belmont County Animal Shelter our mission is to save the lives of abandoned animals in our care, protect animals from cruelty, reunite lost pets with their owners, protect people and pets in our co

Animal Friends Humane Society

HamiltonGOLDOur mission is to promote humane principles, protect lost, homeless, abandoned and mistreated animals, and act as advocates for animals in our communities.

Clermont County Animal Shelter

BataviaGOLDThe Clermont County Animal Shelter is a public no-kill kennel that provides a safe and caring place for stray, lost and neglected dogs in our area of southwest Ohio. Our mission is to reunite lost pet

Cleveland Animal Care and Control

ClevelandGOLDTo schedule a meet with a CITY DOG, please visit www.tinyurl.com/meetacitydog. If you have questions, please call (216) 664-3476 to speak to an adoption representative at CITY DOGS Cleveland. Or email

Cleveland Animal Protective League - Cleveland Animal Protection League - Foster

ClevelandGOLDOur Mission The Cleveland Animal Protective League is dedicated to fostering compassion and ending animal suffering. We work every day to create happily ever afters for the pets and people of our comm

Cleveland Animal Protective League - Cleveland Animal Protection League - Offsite

ClevelandGOLDOur Mission The Cleveland Animal Protective League is dedicated to fostering compassion and ending animal suffering. We work every day to create happily ever afters for the pets and people of our comm

Cleveland Animal Protective League - Cleveland Animal Protection League - Shelter

ClevelandGOLDOur Mission The Cleveland Animal Protective League is dedicated to fostering compassion and ending animal suffering. We work every day to create happily ever afters for the pets and people of our comm

Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter - CCAS

Valley ViewGOLDReady to Find Your New Best Friend? At the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, our mission is to connect loving families with their next four-legged companions. We believe that every dog deserves a safe,

Fairfield County Dog Shelter

LancasterGOLDIt is the purpose of the Fairfield County Dog Shelter to embrace the dogs of the community; to keep lost or adoptable dogs safe until they can find their way home; to protect Fairfield County through

Columbus Humane

HilliardGOLDOur mission is to fight animal cruelty, help animals in need and advocate for their well-being.

Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center - FCDS (Main Shelter)

ColumbusGOLDA Heart for Our Community The Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center is dedicated to serving the dogs and residents of our community. We believe every dog deserves a loving home, and we work ev

Gigi's

Canal WinchesterGOLDGigi's is dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs

Rescue Village

NoveltyGOLDOur Mission Rescue Village is dedicated to providing humane services for animals and compassion for their people. We believe in a humane world where all animals are cared for and safe. Our Commitment

SPCA Cincinnati

CincinnatiGOLDSPCA Cincinnati is an animal shelter and humane society that continually strives to strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the welfare of animals by fostering the humane care and treatment of al

Knox County Ohio Dog Shelter

Mt VernonGOLDOur Mission The Knox County Dog Shelter is dedicated to the well-being of every dog in our care while working passionately to find them loving, permanent homes. We believe that every dog deserves a sa

Licking County Humane Society

HeathGOLDA Legacy of Saving Lives At the Licking County Humane Society, we are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, working every day to change the world for homeless and abused pets. Since 1966, we h

Humane Ohio

ToledoGOLDHumane Ohio's Vision: A community without homeless pets where all residents have access to quality, low-cost spay/neuter and resources to help keep pets healthy and happy in their homes.

Humane Society of Greater Dayton

DaytonGOLDOur Mission: We advance the health, welfare and safety of animals and people.

Richland County Dog Warden

MansfieldGOLDThe purpose of the Richland County Dog Warden's Office and Adoption Center is to function primarily as an animal control organization and facility under the provisions set forth in the Ohio Revised Co

Stark County Sheriff Office, Dog Warden Division

Humane Society of Summit County

AkronGOLDOur Mission The Humane Society of Summit County serves our community by caring and advocating for vulnerable animals and enriching the lives of pets and people. We are dedicated to creating a more com

Summit County Animal Control

AkronGOLDThe 19,494 square foot state-of-the-art Animal Control Facility opened in August of 2010. Animal Control is a high performance green facility with administrative office space, an adoption zone, an int

Trumbull County Dog Kennel

WarrenGOLDOur Mission The Trumbull County Dog Warden is dedicated to serving our community and ensuring the well-being of the dogs in our care. We strive to create positive outcomes for every animal by connecti

Wayne County Dog Shelter

WoosterGOLDThe mission of the Wayne County Dog Shelter is to provide temporary shelter, care, and comfort to all stray, abandoned, neglected and injured dogs in Wayne County; to reunite lost dogs with their owne

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Ashland

1 organization

Ashland County Dog Shelter
AshlandGOLDA Second Chance for Every Dog The Ashland County Dog Shelter is dedicated to providing safe, temporary care for stray and lost dogs, ensuring they are treated with the attention and compassion they de

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Ashtabula

1 organization

Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
AshtabulaSILVEROur Mission At the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League (ACAPL), our work is centered on providing temporary homes for parent-less pets until we can find them the best possible furever family. We

Athens

1 organization

Athens County Dog Shelter
ChaunceyGOLD

Belmont

1 organization

Belmont County Animal Shelter
St ClairsvilleGOLDAt Belmont County Animal Shelter our mission is to save the lives of abandoned animals in our care, protect animals from cruelty, reunite lost pets with their owners, protect people and pets in our co

Butler

2 organizations

Animal Friends Humane Society
HamiltonGOLDOur mission is to promote humane principles, protect lost, homeless, abandoned and mistreated animals, and act as advocates for animals in our communities.
Animal Adoption Foundation
HamiltonSILVERPlease visit us at www.AAFpets.org to learn more about adoptions, volunteering, and more. The Animal Adoption Foundation is a non-profit no-kill shelter for dogs and cats that have been abused or

Clark

1 organization

Clark County SPCA Inc.
SpringfieldBRONZEOur mission statement is to educate the citizens of Clark County, protect the homeless pets of Clark County from cruelty, and to help to reduce the number of unwanted pets in our community by steriliz

Clermont

1 organization

Clermont County Animal Shelter
BataviaGOLDThe Clermont County Animal Shelter is a public no-kill kennel that provides a safe and caring place for stray, lost and neglected dogs in our area of southwest Ohio. Our mission is to reunite lost pet

Clinton

1 organization

PAWS Humane Society, Inc.
WilmingtonBRONZEPAWS Humane Society, Inc., a 501 (c ) (3) non profit which is a no-kill animal welfare organization dedicated to encouraging the humane treatment of animals, including finding loving, forever homes fo

Columbiana

1 organization

Salem Humane Society DBA Columbiana County Humane Society
SalemSILVERMission Operate as a county humane society serving Columbiana County, Ohio, pursuant to ORC §1717.05. Educate the general public on the purpose of the Columbiana County Humane Society. Promote h

Cuyahoga

7 organizations

Cleveland Animal Care and Control
ClevelandGOLDTo schedule a meet with a CITY DOG, please visit www.tinyurl.com/meetacitydog. If you have questions, please call (216) 664-3476 to speak to an adoption representative at CITY DOGS Cleveland. Or email
Cleveland Animal Protective League - Cleveland Animal Protection League - Foster
ClevelandGOLDOur Mission The Cleveland Animal Protective League is dedicated to fostering compassion and ending animal suffering. We work every day to create happily ever afters for the pets and people of our comm
Cleveland Animal Protective League - Cleveland Animal Protection League - Offsite
ClevelandGOLDOur Mission The Cleveland Animal Protective League is dedicated to fostering compassion and ending animal suffering. We work every day to create happily ever afters for the pets and people of our comm
Cleveland Animal Protective League - Cleveland Animal Protection League - Shelter
ClevelandGOLDOur Mission The Cleveland Animal Protective League is dedicated to fostering compassion and ending animal suffering. We work every day to create happily ever afters for the pets and people of our comm
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter - CCAS
Valley ViewGOLDReady to Find Your New Best Friend? At the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter, our mission is to connect loving families with their next four-legged companions. We believe that every dog deserves a safe,
Euclid Animal Shelter/Euclid Pet Pals
EuclidBRONZEA Heart for Euclid's Animals Euclid Pet Pals is dedicated to providing care for animals housed at the D. Fay Miller Animal Shelter and reinvigorating our city's love for all pets. We strive to create
The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
ClevelandBRONZEOur Mission The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, adoption, and lifelong care of senior dogs abandoned in shelters and pounds. We believe that every old do

Delaware

1 organization

Cozy Cat Cottage Adoption Center
PowellSILVEROur mission Cozy Cat Cottage Adoption Center is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), no-kill organization that provides refuge, aid and care for abandoned, injured and/or abused felines. We are committed to provi

Fairfield

1 organization

Fairfield County Dog Shelter
LancasterGOLDIt is the purpose of the Fairfield County Dog Shelter to embrace the dogs of the community; to keep lost or adoptable dogs safe until they can find their way home; to protect Fairfield County through

Franklin

5 organizations

Columbus Humane
HilliardGOLDOur mission is to fight animal cruelty, help animals in need and advocate for their well-being.
Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center - FCDS (Main Shelter)
ColumbusGOLDA Heart for Our Community The Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center is dedicated to serving the dogs and residents of our community. We believe every dog deserves a loving home, and we work ev
Gigi's
Canal WinchesterGOLDGigi's is dedicated to improving the lives of shelter dogs
CHA Animal Shelter
ColumbusSILVERA Heart for Animals in Central Ohio CHA Animal Shelter serves as a dedicated partner to the people and animals of Central Ohio by providing safe, temporary shelter and care for homeless dogs and cats.
Columbus Dog Connection
ColumbusSILVERColumbus Dog Connection is a 501c3, limited admission dog and cat rescue organization, formed in 1998. We are a network of dog enthusiasts who rescue all breeds of dogs and cats. We promote all rescu

Geauga

2 organizations

Rescue Village
NoveltyGOLDOur Mission Rescue Village is dedicated to providing humane services for animals and compassion for their people. We believe in a humane world where all animals are cared for and safe. Our Commitment
Geauga County Dog Shelter & Warden's Office
ChardonSILVERThe Geauga County Dog Shelter takes in stray dogs throughout Geauga County. By law we have to hold a dog three business days - or 72 hrs - before we are able to adopt them into new loving homes. Eve

Hamilton

4 organizations

SPCA Cincinnati
CincinnatiGOLDSPCA Cincinnati is an animal shelter and humane society that continually strives to strengthen the human-animal bond and improve the welfare of animals by fostering the humane care and treatment of al
OAR
CincinnatiSILVEROhio Alleycat Resource & Spay/Neuter Clinic is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Our mission is to enrich the lives of cats and communities in Greater Cincinnati by providing low-cost, high-quality
Save the Animals Foundation
CincinnatiSILVERFunded entirely by donations and operated by volunteers, our no-kill shelter currently homes over 300 dogs and cats, many of whom have been abused, abandoned or literally tossed away. Teams of volunte
The Scratching Post
CincinnatiSILVERWe require an Adoption Application. Once approved, we will schedule a time and date to have you come and meet your selected cat and others! Complete and email to adoptions@thescratchingpost.org https:

Hancock

1 organization

Humane Society of Hancock County
FindlaySILVERThe Humane Society & SPCA of Hancock County exists to educate the public on care and responsible treatment of animals; to humanely provide for and protect unwanted, lost and abused animals; and, to cr

Henry

1 organization

Henry County Humane Society
NapoleonSILVERThe Henry County Humane Society is no kill animal shelter located in Napoleon Ohio that strives to help offer sanctuary and rehoming to animals in need. One of our facility goals is to spread educatio

Highland

1 organization

Highland County Humane Society
HillsboroBRONZEOur Mission The Highland Humane Society is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing a peaceful, nurturing temporary home for adoptable cats and dogs. We strive to place every animal

Knox

1 organization

Knox County Ohio Dog Shelter
Mt VernonGOLDOur Mission The Knox County Dog Shelter is dedicated to the well-being of every dog in our care while working passionately to find them loving, permanent homes. We believe that every dog deserves a sa

Lake

1 organization

Lake County Dog Shelter
PainesvilleSILVERA Dedicated Haven for Our Community's Dogs The Lake County Dog Shelter is committed to serving the needs of our local canine companions and the residents who care for them. We provide a safe, temporar

Licking

1 organization

Licking County Humane Society
HeathGOLDA Legacy of Saving Lives At the Licking County Humane Society, we are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals, working every day to change the world for homeless and abused pets. Since 1966, we h

Lucas

1 organization

Humane Ohio
ToledoGOLDHumane Ohio's Vision: A community without homeless pets where all residents have access to quality, low-cost spay/neuter and resources to help keep pets healthy and happy in their homes.

Madison

1 organization

Humane Society of Madison County
West JeffersonBRONZEThe mission of the HSMC is to provide shelter, medical care and comfort to stray and surrendered dogs and cats while working to secure them appropriate homes. To educate the public about responsible p

Mahoning

1 organization

Angels for Animals, Inc.
CanfieldSILVEROur Mission Angels for Animals is a place of hope, healing, and compassion, dedicated to educating our community about the value of companion animals. We believe every pet deserves to be treated with

Medina

2 organizations

Buckeye's Mission
BrunswickBRONZEOur Mission Buckeye's Missions and Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing animals that deserve a second chance at a loving life. We are committed to rehabilitating and nu
Kitten Krazy Inc.
MedinaBRONZEOur Mission Kitten Krazy, Inc. is dedicated to providing compassionate care and finding permanent, loving homes for stray, abandoned, lost, and unwanted cats and kittens within Medina County and our s

Montgomery

1 organization

Humane Society of Greater Dayton
DaytonGOLDOur Mission: We advance the health, welfare and safety of animals and people.

Muskingum

1 organization

The Animal Shelter Society Inc.
ZanesvilleSILVERGiving Homeless Pets a Second Chance Since 1959, The Animal Shelter Society has been dedicated to promoting and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of homeless animals in Muskingum County. We a

Portage

2 organizations

Doberman Underground
AuroraSILVERWe are a non profit group, 501(c)(3) rescue organization. We are breed specific doberman rescue dedicated to the rehabilittiion and rehoming of this misunderstood breed. We do this out of our love o
Portage Animal Protective League
RavennaSILVERWe are dedicated to the care and welfare of abused, abandoned, sick and injured animals that come through our doors every day.

Richland

1 organization

Richland County Dog Warden
MansfieldGOLDThe purpose of the Richland County Dog Warden's Office and Adoption Center is to function primarily as an animal control organization and facility under the provisions set forth in the Ohio Revised Co

Scioto

1 organization

Sierra's Haven For New and Used Pets
PortsmouthBRONZESierra's Haven is a group of volunteers working together to help find safe, loving homes for adoptable pets. In our brief existence, we have made a difference in the lives of thousands of animals. Wh

Stark

1 organization

Stark County Sheriff Office, Dog Warden Division
CantonGOLD

Summit

2 organizations

Humane Society of Summit County
AkronGOLDOur Mission The Humane Society of Summit County serves our community by caring and advocating for vulnerable animals and enriching the lives of pets and people. We are dedicated to creating a more com
Summit County Animal Control
AkronGOLDThe 19,494 square foot state-of-the-art Animal Control Facility opened in August of 2010. Animal Control is a high performance green facility with administrative office space, an adoption zone, an int

Trumbull

1 organization

Trumbull County Dog Kennel
WarrenGOLDOur Mission The Trumbull County Dog Warden is dedicated to serving our community and ensuring the well-being of the dogs in our care. We strive to create positive outcomes for every animal by connecti

Union

1 organization

Union County Humane Society
MarysvilleSILVERUCHS is a private nonprofit organization with a mission of connecting people with animals and enriching lives. Our vision is to be a compassionate organization that places every adoptable animal int

Van Wert

1 organization

Van Wert County Humane Shelter
Van WertSILVERMISSION, VISION, & VALUES STATEMENT MISSION: Advocating for companion animals, building a better community. VISION: A community free of homeless and neglected pets. VALUES: All living beings have

Vinton

1 organization

Vinton County Dog Shelter
McArthurSILVERThe Vinton County Dog Shelter strives to provide stray dogs in our county with shelter during the times when they are in need, as well as to adopt out those dogs to the best homes possible. We are a

Washington

1 organization

Humane Society of the Ohio Valley
MariettaSILVERThe Humane Society of the Ohio Valley has been in existence for 150 years. It is the oldest organization of its kind in the State of Ohio and one of the oldest in the USA. The purpose of the Humane S

Wayne

2 organizations

Wayne County Dog Shelter
WoosterGOLDThe mission of the Wayne County Dog Shelter is to provide temporary shelter, care, and comfort to all stray, abandoned, neglected and injured dogs in Wayne County; to reunite lost dogs with their owne
Wayne County Humane Society
WoosterSILVERThe mission of the Wayne County Humane Society is to provide compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, to measurably reduce companion animal overpopulation, and to take a leadership role in edu

Wood

1 organization

Wood County Humane Society
Bowling GreenSILVERThe Wood County Humane Society exists to be a community leader providing services and resources that enrich the relationship between animals and humans through advocacy, education, and animal welfare.