COMMUNITY RESOURCES
CONNECTING PETS AND PEOPLE TO VITAL RESOURCES
Providing a comprehensive list of animal resources ensures that pet owners and rescuers have access to the support they need, from veterinary care to adoption services and emergency assistance. By sharing this information, we help more animals receive proper care, stay in loving homes, and live healthier, safer lives.
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RESCUES & SHELTERS
Local shelters and rescues play a vital role in saving animals by providing care, finding loving homes, and working together to reduce pet overpopulation in our community.
LOCAL RESOURCES
A comprehensive resource list helps pet owners find the care, support, and services they need, ensuring more animals stay healthy, safe, and in loving homes.
HUMANE ISSUES
Staying informed about humane animal issues in our area helps protect pets, improve welfare policies, and support efforts to create a safer, more compassionate community for all animals.
RESCUES & SHELTERS
Check out the list below to discover rescues and shelters across Ohio. Click on the links to learn more about each organization.
ALL-BREED RESCUES
614 Area Code
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Columbus Dog Connection cats too
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Friends for Life cats too
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Pet Promise cats too
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740 Area Code
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Sierras Haven cats too
937 Area Code
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Siamese Cat Rescue, Blews Mews
513 Area Code
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His Eye On The Sparrow
419 Area Code
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Planned Pethood cats too
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SPAOhio cats too
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440/216 Area Codes
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Geauga Mamma Dogs & Pups
​330 Area Code
PUREBRED RESCUES
Belgian Shepherd
Boston Terrier
Bulldogs French & English
Chow Chow
CockerSpaniel
Giant Schnauzer
Gordon Setter
Lhasa Apso
Plott Hound
Rat Terrier
Scottish Ter
ANIMAL CONTROL & HUMANE SOCIETIES
NOTE:
AC = Animal Control (public)
HC = Humane Society (private)
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Mahoning Co Angels For Animals
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Meigs Co HS 740-992-6060 ​
WATCH OUT FOR RESCUE BROKERS
Do not buy from a Rescue Broker, while not illegal, they are highly unethical.
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Rescue Brokers buy from breeders to resell for a high "adoption" fee. Puppy mills will continue to thrive as long as anyone is buying from them. Reputable rescues do not pay breeders for dogs to rehome as rescued dogs/pups. Reputable rescues have a 100% spay/neuter before adoption policy.
SIGNS OF A RESCUE BROKER
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Only have puppies for adoption.
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High adoption fees without matching medical costs.
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Puppies not spayed/
neutered (or false claims about it).
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Won't take pets back if the adoption doesn’t work out
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Lack of or inactive 501(c)(3) status
(Check IRS status here)
Protect animals—adopt responsibly! Always ask if a puppy was purchased from a breeder. If so, report them to the Ohio Department of Agriculture at Animal@agri.ohio.gov.
LOCAL RESOURCES
Check out the list below to discover important animal information from across Ohio. Click on the links to learn more about each organization.
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HUMANE ISSUES
Check out the list below to stay up-to-date on Ohio humane issues. Click on the links to learn more about each organization.
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