Lake County Dog Shelter
Our Mission
The Lake County Dog Shelter is dedicated to providing compassionate care for our community's homeless dogs and ensuring they find their perfect, lifetime companions. We believe that every dog deserves a safe and loving home, and we work tirelessly to make that connection possible.
Serving Our Community
As a self-funded department of Lake County, our operation relies on the support of our neighbors through license sales, fees, and generous donations. We take pride in serving the Lake County area by managing lost and found services and maintaining public dog parks that encourage responsible, active pet ownership.
Our Care Model
Our facility in Painesville serves as a dedicated shelter environment where we provide essential care, initial vaccinations, and microchipping for the dogs in our protection. We maintain a professional, transparent approach to animal welfare, ensuring every dog is treated with respect while they await their forever families.
Your New Best Friend
We believe that a successful adoption begins with a thoughtful match. We encourage potential adopters to research breed traits and join us for an appointment to spend quality time with the dog they are interested in. If you have children or other pets at home, bringing your existing family to meet your potential new family member helps ensure a smooth, joyful transition for everyone involved.
Start Your Journey Today
We invite you to view our currently adoptable dogs online through our website, Petango, or our Facebook page. Please call us at (440) 350-2640 to set up your adoption appointment or to learn more about how you can support our mission. We look forward to helping you find your next lifetime companion!
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- Unprofessional conduct
8/12 - Lake County dog warden placed on leave as county takes larger role at troubled shelter
Lake County Dog Warden Rodney Shelton was placed on paid leave as officials overhaul the county shelter following an air-conditioning failure.
7/13 - Lake County Dog Shelter finds a fix while waiting on AC part
A hard-to-find part for an aging geothermal system left shelter dogs in the heat. Industrial AC is now running, but the fix isn't finished yet.
7/4 - Lake County Dog Shelter relocates animals due to HVAC issues during heat wave
The Lake County Dog Shelter had to relocate most of its dogs on Friday due to HVAC issues during extreme heat, the shelter said in a Facebook post.
