Vinton County Dog Shelter

Our $35 adoption fee includes: current year dog license, DHLPP vaccines, microchip, flea/tick treatment, wormer, leash and collar. You will also receive an $100 fee waiver for the dog to get spay/neutered at the local veterinarian office.

Trust Assessment

SilverRated Sep 10, 2026

Municipal Shelter

Online Review Highlights

Staff dedication
Quality animal care
Alleged failure to contact owners

Visit Us At

31479 OH-93, McArthur, OH 45651

vcanimalshelter@gmail.com

(740) 596-9285

Pit Bull Terrier

A brown dog sitting on a blue mat in a kennel with a pink striped background and text that reads "Drama Female (52.4lbs)".

Jack Russell Terrier

A card with a photo of a dog named Gizmo, who is male and weighs 23.10 lbs. The card also features a cartoon green creature.

Pit Bull Terrier

A poster with a picture of a dog named Gremlin. The dog is brown with a black muzzle and floppy ears. The poster also features three cartoon characters: a pink monster, a blue octopus-like creature, and an orange monster. The text on the poster reads "GREMLIN" at the top and "Male 20.4 lbs" at the bottom.

German Shepherd Dog

A black dog named Lincoln, a German Shepherd mix, is shown in two photos. In the first photo, he is standing on a tiled floor with his mouth open, showing his teeth. In the second photo, he is in a different setting, also with his mouth open. The text below the photos indicates his name, weight (64.10 lbs), and gender (M). The background is colorful with abstract shapes and patterns.

A poster for a dog named Loki, who is a male, 69.3 lbs, and a mandatory neuter. The poster features two photos of Loki, one in a cage and one outdoors. The background has a camping theme with mountains, trees, and a tent.

Pit Bull Terrier

A black dog named Max is standing on a gravel surface, wearing a pink leash. The text on the image reads "Vinton County Ohio Dog Shelter" and "Max, Available for Adoption, Male (323 lbs), Pit Mix, 740-596-9285".

Pit Bull Terrier

Molly, Pit Bull Terrier, adult, available for adoption

Pit Bull Terrier / German Shepherd Dog

A black dog named Monroe, female, weighing 80.3 lbs, standing on a wooden floor with a table and chair in the background.

Tink, Coonhound, adult, available for adoption

Yes: children, dogs