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Dog rescues and shelters near Cleveland, OH

Places to adopt a dog within 50 miles of Cleveland

39within 50 miles
24shelters
15rescue groups

There are 39 dog rescues and animal shelters within 50 miles of Cleveland, Ohio, from 1 to 50 miles away. They are listed closest first.

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.

Closest dog rescues and shelters to Cleveland

2

Cleveland Animal Protective League: Animal Resource Center & Community Pet Clinic

Cleveland, OH · 1 mi away · Animal shelter
4.444 reviews
11

Muttley Crue Rescue Cleveland

Olmsted Falls, OH · 14 mi away · Animal shelter
5.02 reviews
13

Dogs Unlimited Rescue

Solon, OH · 15 mi away · Rescue group
4.86 reviews
14

Binga’s safe haven rescue

Broadview Heights, OH · 15 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
15

Love a stray

Avon Lake, OH · 17 mi away · Animal shelter
5.02 reviews
22

Nine Lives Rescue

Painesville, OH · 28 mi away · Rescue group
No reviews yet
29

Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups

Garrettsville, OH · 32 mi away · Rescue group
4.462 reviews
30

Saint Francis Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

Vermilion, OH · 38 mi away · Rescue group
4.910 reviews

Questions

Where can I adopt a dog near Cleveland, OH?

There are 39 dog rescues and shelters within 50 miles of Cleveland. The closest is Cleveland Animal Protective League: Adoption Center in Cleveland, about 1 miles away.

How many animal shelters are near Cleveland?

24 animal shelters and 15 rescue groups within 50 miles, including 1 that work with a single breed.

What do I need to adopt a dog?

Most rescues ask for an application, a photo ID, proof that your landlord allows pets if you rent, and sometimes a home visit. Shelters are usually faster: you can often meet a dog and take it home the same day.