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
Cleveland Animal Protective League: Animal Resource Center & Community Pet Clinic
Lakewood Animal Shelter
Northeast Ohio SPCA Pet Shelter
Parma Animal Shelter
Big Paws Large Breed Rescue Nonprofit
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter
Heaven to Earth Rescue
Middleburg Heights Animal Shelter
Euclid Animal Shelter
Muttley Crue Rescue Cleveland
Berea Animal Rescue Shelter
Dogs Unlimited Rescue
Binga’s safe haven rescue
Love a stray
Rescue Village
Lake Humane Society
Friendship Animal Protective League
Ziggy's Friends
Humane Society of Summit County
One of A Kind Pet Rescue
Nine Lives Rescue
Paws and Prayers
Furever Saved
Medina County Dog Shelter
Portage Animal Protective League
Oasis Animal Shelter
Lake County Dog Shelter
Geauga Mama Dogs and Pups
Saint Francis Animal Sanctuary, Inc.
focus rescue and rehabilitation
One eyed dog
Mending Hearts Santuary
Wayne County Dog Shelter
Weeping Willow German Shepherd Sanctuary
The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project
Trusted Puppies
Huron County Humane Society
Wayne County Humane Society
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.