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Dog rescues and shelters in Ohio

Places to adopt a dog in Ohio (OH), with phone, website and public reviews

199places to adopt
106shelters
93rescue groups

There are 199 dog rescues and animal shelters in Ohio with a public listing: 106 shelters and 93 rescue groups. The list below starts with the ones that have the most and best public reviews, and the map shows all of them.

Rescues and shelters come from public business listings. We do not run adoptions and nobody pays to appear. Call first: hours and available dogs change every day.

Dog rescues near cities in Ohio

Near Columbus40Near Cleveland39Near Cincinnati55Near Toledo43Near Akron55Near Dayton60Near Youngstown40Near Lorain34

Breed rescues in Ohio

1

KnJs Shepherd Haven, German Shepherd Rehoming Service + Puppy Rescue

Williamsburg, OH · Rescue group · German Shepherd
5.0211 reviews
(513) 417-6238 Website Directions
2

Greater Dayton Lab Rescue

Brookville, OH · Rescue group · Labrador
3.639 reviews
Website Directions
4

Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue

Bethel, OH · Animal shelter · Great Dane
3.251 reviews
Website Directions
5

Safe Harbor Schnauzer Rescue Foundation, Inc.

Port Clinton, OH · Rescue group · Mini Schnauzer
3.919 reviews
(419) 734-4502 Directions
9

Bully Creek Rescue Ranch

London, OH · Rescue group · American Bully
No reviews yet
Directions

The 60 most reviewed dog rescues and shelters in Ohio

18

Cincinnati Animal CARE Colerain Campus - Hamilton County Animal Shelter

Cincinnati, OH · Animal shelter
4.3919 reviews
(513) 541-7387 Website Directions
28

KnJs Shepherd Haven, German Shepherd Rehoming Service + Puppy Rescue

Williamsburg, OH · Rescue group · German Shepherd
5.0211 reviews
(513) 417-6238 Website Directions

Looking for a specific breed?

Shelters and rescues in Ohio take in dogs of every breed. If you want a puppy of one breed, we also list 623 dog breeders in Ohio.

Dog breeders in Ohio

Questions

How many dog rescues are there in Ohio?

We list 199 places to adopt a dog in Ohio: 106 animal shelters and 93 rescue groups, of which 10 work with a single breed.

How much does it cost to adopt a dog in Ohio?

Each shelter or rescue sets its own adoption fee, usually far below the price of a puppy from a breeder, and it normally covers vaccines, a microchip and spaying or neutering. Ask what the fee includes when you call.

Are there breed rescues in Ohio?

Yes: KnJs Shepherd Haven, German Shepherd Rehoming Service + Puppy Rescue, Greater Dayton Lab Rescue, Golden Endings Golden Retriever Rescue, Harlequin Haven Great Dane Rescue, Safe Harbor Schnauzer Rescue Foundation, Inc. and Tri-State Shiba Inu Rescue Inc. and 4 more. General shelters also take in purebred dogs, so ask them about the breed you want.