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Meet Louis, the sweetest, friendliest, and most curious dog you'll ever encounter. His playful nature and smart wit make him a joy to be around. He's known for his goofy antics, like blowing spit bubbles when he's excited, especially for treats. His past remains a mystery, but his future could be with you. Louis is ready to fill your home with laughter and love, his funny and charming personality making every day brighter. He has proven to be move-in ready with how well behaved he is and his reports of being housebroken. He's a huge foodie and would love some cooking time with his humans! Gentle, sweet and oh so smart!
Guest Bio: Hi! I'm Louis, and I'm gonna be your new best friend! My shelter people say I'm the sweetest, gentlest, friendliest, and most curious dog you'll ever encounter! I think that means I'm a super good boy!!! I'm really smart and wait for it... ALREADY TRAINED! Isn't that cool!? I'm really goofy and have some silly habits, like blowing spit bubbles. I also love treats! I'm a funny boy, and everybody loves to be around me, but for some reason, I've been at the shelter really long. I wanna find a furever home, and I think YOU would be the perfect fit!
Meet Louis, the sweetest, friendliest, and most curious dog you'll ever encounter. His playful nature and smart wit make him a joy to be around. He's known for his goofy antics, like blowing spit bubbles when he's excited, especially for treats. His past remains a mystery, but his future could be with you. Louis is ready to fill your home with laughter and love, his funny and charming personality making every day brighter. He has proven to be move-in ready with how well behaved he is and his reports of being housebroken. He's a huge foodie and would love some cooking time with his humans! Gentle, sweet and oh so smart!
Guest Bio: Hi! I'm Louis, and I'm gonna be your new best friend! My shelter people say I'm the sweetest, gentlest, friendliest, and most curious dog you'll ever encounter! I think that means I'm a super good boy!!! I'm really smart and wait for it... ALREADY TRAINED! Isn't that cool!? I'm really goofy and have some silly habits, like blowing spit bubbles. I also love treats! I'm a funny boy, and everybody loves to be around me, but for some reason, I've been at the shelter really long. I wanna find a furever home, and I think YOU would be the perfect fit!
All dogs are adopted on a first come first adopt basis. We will not hold a dog for anyone. We strongly encourage you to stop down and pay us a visit, as we have many more dogs in our care than are listed on the website. You may visit with our dogs during our normal business hours of: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; closed on Monday.
Remember that before adopting, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Have identification showing your current address
Have landlord permission to own a dog if you are a tenant
Meet and greet with any resident dogs or children 9 and under
Adoption Questionnaire
Before you can spend time with a dog, there is a brief questionnaire that you will need to fill out. Our staff will review these questions with you in order to help you decide which dog is the right fit for you, your family, and your lifestyle. This information is confidential and will be used only to assist our staff in determining the best possible placement. Please spend the time necessary to make the best possible decision for you AND the dog you may adopt.
Adoption Fees
The cost to adopt a dog is $95, $170 for a puppy. This includes:
DHLP, Parvo Vaccination, Rabies Vaccination and Bordatella
Heartworm test for age appropriate dogs
Spay/Neuter surgery
Dog license
Microchip
Although dogs receive initial vaccinations from us, please make an appointment to see your veterinarian within ten to 14 days after you take your new dog home for a complete and thorough physical examination, and to continue with vaccinations as necessary.
Adoption Process
All dogs are adopted on a first come first adopt basis. We will not hold a dog for anyone. We strongly encourage you to stop down and pay us a visit, as we have many more dogs in our care than are listed on the website. You may visit with our dogs during our normal business hours of: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; closed on Monday.
Remember that before adopting, you must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Have identification showing your current address
Have landlord permission to own a dog if you are a tenant
Meet and greet with any resident dogs or children 9 and under
Adoption Questionnaire
Before you can spend time with a dog, there is a brief questionnaire that you will need to fill out. Our staff will review these questions with you in order to help you decide which dog is the right fit for you, your family, and your lifestyle. This information is confidential and will be used only to assist our staff in determining the best possible placement. Please spend the time necessary to make the best possible decision for you AND the dog you may adopt.
Adoption Fees
The cost to adopt a dog is $95, $170 for a puppy. This includes:
DHLP, Parvo Vaccination, Rabies Vaccination and Bordatella
Heartworm test for age appropriate dogs
Spay/Neuter surgery
Dog license
Microchip
Although dogs receive initial vaccinations from us, please make an appointment to see your veterinarian within ten to 14 days after you take your new dog home for a complete and thorough physical examination, and to continue with vaccinations as necessary.
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed Monday
Hours of Operation
Sunday: 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday: 10:30 am to 4:00 pm
Closed Monday
More about this shelter
Where Our Dogs Come From
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is a temporary home for dogs that are found on the streets by the county dog wardens. Dogs are held for 72 hours in order for the owner to claim them. After the holding period, unclaimed dogs may be available for adoption.
Where Our Dogs Come From
Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is a temporary home for dogs that are found on the streets by the county dog wardens. Dogs are held for 72 hours in order for the owner to claim them. After the holding period, unclaimed dogs may be available for adoption.
