Toledo Animal Rescue

Toledo Animal Rescue

A Legacy of Compassion

Toledo Animal Rescue is dedicated to providing loving care, temporary shelter, and a bright future for homeless animals in our community. We strive to save the lives of dogs and cats by promoting welfare, education, and responsible adoption.

Our History and Purpose

Established in 1927, we are proud to be Toledo's oldest no-kill rescue. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we operate independently of government funding, relying entirely on the generosity of our community to keep our doors open and our mission moving forward.

How We Care for Animals

Our dedicated team and loyal volunteers work tirelessly to provide food, shelter, and medical treatment for the animals in our care. Because we are a no-kill shelter, our animals remain with us in a safe, nurturing environment until they find their forever homes, with no time limits on their stay as long as they remain healthy.

Your Role in Our Success

We believe in finding the perfect match between people and pets to ensure a lifetime of happiness for both. Our thoughtful adoption process prioritizes the best interest of the animal, allowing us to build strong, lasting bonds that truly change lives for the better.

Connect With Us

A furry new friend may be looking for you right now. We invite you to visit our website to view our currently available animals or contact us to schedule an appointment. Your support through adoption, volunteering, or donations helps us continue this important work on behalf of companion animals.

Trust Assessment
SilverRated Aug 27, 2026
NonprofitVerifiedPhysical FacilityOperating 50+ years
Finances
Online Review Highlights
  • Staff dedication
  • Efficient adoption process
  • Undisclosed health issues
Coverage We Reviewed
https://www.13abc.com

8/6 - Neighbors express zoning concerns as Toledo animal rescue looks to expand

Some people living nearby say there’s a problem with the expansion plans and what could eventually come if the shelter ever decides to leave. It’s not a disagreement about the shelter or what they do.

Recent Videos

10/13 - "Do you guys have any kittens?" 🤔 32 to be exact 🤣

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10/3 - 100% 𝙏𝙍𝙐𝙀 facts about our Rescue pets. We would never lie to you. 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳. 🤨 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻! Tell us one 100% true, completely factual, definitely-not-made-up fun fact about your pet in the comments. 👀🐾

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9/30 - 🐊💦 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐆𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫! Gator is a playful little goofball who LOVES playing in water. 😂💦 𝙃𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙖𝙫𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙚? Putting a ✨single✨ piece of kibble in her water bowl and trying to fish it out. 😹 She loves other cats, does great with kids, and we think she'd probably be just fine with dog friends, too! 🥰 And if you mention you saw this post. 𝙒𝙚'𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 50% 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙬𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙪𝙥 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙨𝙚𝙙! Gator is ready to make a splash in her forever home. 💦🐾❤️ Come meet this sweet, silly girl! 🤪

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9/24 - Buddy says the street life ain't for him; morning snuggles are the best!

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9/21 - Getting up Monday Morning to go to work is hard, but totally worth it to be greeted like this. 🥰

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Visit Us At

640 Wyman St, Toledo, OH 43609

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