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Puppies and dogs in Ohio

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Ohio. To learn more about each adoptable dog, click on the "i" icon for fast facts, or their photo or name for full details.

Zoey Puppy

Shar Pei/Chow Chow

Female, Puppy

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Zoey is a female puppy who was born 8/17/25 and is around 6 months old and 22 pounds currently. She will be spayed, have her vaccines, be microchipped and ready to go to her new home soon. She is energectic and loves to cuddle. Her adoption fee is $375. If interested in adoption, please do our non-obligatory application at www.pawsandprayers.org. Any questions, email marty@pawsandprayers.org . February 26, 2026, 8:18 am

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Gumbo

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 mos

Defiance, OH

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Hi! I’m Gumbo!I’m about 12 weeks old, which means I’m supposed to only know things like toys and naps and how fast I can zoom in a straight line. Instead, my brother Gazpacho and I were found abandoned at Independence Dam State Park. We were in pretty rough shape and were missing patches of fur and definitely needed some help. I didn’t feel very good, and I didn’t look my best either. But I’m still just a puppy. I still wanted to wag my tail. I still wanted someone to notice me.Luckily for us, we were brought to some really nice people that love animals and were able to help us! Now I have warm meals, soft blankets, and people who are helping my coat grow back in. I’m starting to understand that life isn’t always cold and confusing. Sometimes it’s gentle hands and kind voices.I’m still healing, but I’m also still hopeful. I like to explore. I like to be close. I like to believe my very best days are ahead of me.I’m ready to find a home where I can grow up the way a puppy should, safe, loved, and never left behind again.

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Gazpacho

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 mos

Defiance, OH

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Hi, I’m Gazpacho!I’m about 12 weeks old, and my brother and I were found at Independence Dam State Park after being left behind. We were missing patches of fur and definitely needed some help, but luckily we were brought to the safety of FDHS for a fresh start!I’m still a puppy through and through. I love exploring new smells, I get the cutest little zoomies, and I’m very interested in making friends. I can be a tiny bit shy at first, but once I know I’m safe, my tail starts working overtime. Since coming here, I’ve had warm meals, medicine, and lots of TLC. My fur is slowly growing back in, and every day I feel a little bit better and more like myself.I’m ready for the good part of my story now. A forever home where I can grow up, play hard, nap harder, and never worry about being left behind again.

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Pho

Beagle

Female, 9 mos

Defiance, OH

Size

(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)

Details

Story

Pho is a brand new little face at FDHS, and she came to us after being found abandoned at Independence Dam State Park in pretty rough shape. Her skin and coat showed clear signs of long term neglect, and it’s obvious she hasn’t had the easiest start.The surprising part? You would never know it.Pho is hardly more than a puppy herself and is a complete ray of sunshine. From the moment she arrived, she’s been sweet, gentle, and so eager to connect. She greets other dogs with happy nose boops and a tail that doesn't stop wagging. And that little smile? It’s perfect. She has been an absolute angel for her caregivers and we are all obsessed with her. Her beautiful coat will take some time to fully grow back in, but she’s already blossoming with proper care, good meals, and kindness.Pho is officially searching for her forever family, and we know whoever takes a chance on this little lady is going to be incredibly lucky.

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Stewie

Norwich Terrier/Westie, West Highland White Terrier

Male, 1 yr

Hillsboro, OH

Size

(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,

Story

🐾 Meet Stewie! 🐾Stewie is an energetic little terrier — exactly which kind is still up in the air! He could be a West Highland White Terrier, a Norwich Terrier, a Cairn Terrier, or (most likely) a mix of a few of them. Whatever the blend, it equals one adorable, scruffy bundle of personality!We estimate Stewie to be about 2–4 years old, and here’s what we know for sure:💛 Amazing with people👶 Great with kids🐶 Dog-friendly🐱 Cat-friendlyHe’s mostly potty trained and will let you know when he needs to go outside. Any occasional accidents may be helped once he’s neutered — and good news, he’s scheduled to be neutered on March 12.✂️ Stewie will require regular grooming, so future adopters should be prepared to keep up with brushing and trims — whether that’s DIY or budgeting for a groomer.Now let’s talk terrier traits!Terriers are:🔔 Known for barking (it comes with the territory!)⚡ Full of cute, wiggly energy🧠 Smart — and sometimes a little stubborn😉 Likely to test you just to see if they canStewie is looking for someone who appreciates that spunky terrier spirit and is ready to channel his smarts into fun training and adventures.💲 Adoption fee: $250If you’re ready for a lively, loving, scruffy sidekick, Stewie might just be your guy! 🐾💕You can stop into the shelter 12- 5 pm Monday through Friday or 11 am to 3 pm on Saturday to meet him but we will need an approved application before moving forward. Please arrive no later than 30 minutes before we close to ensure we have time to do the adoption.We're open Monday through Friday 12-5 pm and Saturday 11-3 pm. We're located at 9331 State Route 124 Hillsboro, OH. Our adoption is open and easy, please come to the shelter to meet the animals in person to adopt.

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Juliet

Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Female, 3 mos

Springfield, OH

Size

(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)

Details

Story

All adoptions require potential adopters to come and visit with the pet before we will except any applications. We go by the first approved applicant at our shelter on each pet.

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Shelters & rescues in Ohio

There are animal shelters and rescues that focus specifically on finding great homes for dogs in Ohio. Browse these rescues and shelters below.

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Summit County Animal Control

250 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, OH 44307

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Chow Charmer Rescue - Akron transport

Akron, OH 44301

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Happy Endings Toy Breed and Puppy Rescue

1461 Aster Ave., Akron, OH 44301

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Save Ohio Strays

P.O. Box 16, Wadsworth, OH 44282

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Change of Fate Rescue Organization

Wadsworth, OH 44281

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Akron Rescue Team

634 W. Exchange Street, PO Box 22220, Akron, OH 44302

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Rescue330

PO Box 5281, Fairlawn, OH 44334

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue of Ohio

Akron, OH 44303

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Utopia Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

247 East Sunset Drive, Rittman, OH 44270

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

One of A Kind Pet Rescue, Inc.

1929 West Market Street, Akron, OH 44313

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Cairn Terrier Canaan Dog Cane Corso Cardigan Welsh Corgi Carolina Dog Catahoula Leopard Dog Caucasian Shepherd Dog Cavachon Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Cavapoo Chesapeake Bay Retriever Chihuahua Chinese Crested Chinook Chiweenie Chow Chow Clumber Spaniel Cockapoo Cocker Spaniel Collie Coonhound Corgi Coton de Tulear Curly-Coated Retriever Dachshund Dalmatian Dandie Dinmont Terrier Doberman Pinscher Dogo Argentino Dogue de Bordeaux Dutch Shepherd

English (Redtick) Coonhound English Bulldog English Cocker Spaniel English Setter English Shepherd English Springer Spaniel English Toy Spaniel Entlebucher Feist Field Spaniel Fila Brasileiro Finnish Lapphund Finnish Spitz Flat-Coated Retriever Fox Terrier (Smooth) Fox Terrier (Toy) Fox Terrier (Wirehaired) Foxhound French Bulldog

German Pinscher German Shepherd Dog German Shorthaired Pointer German Spitz German Wirehaired Pointer Glen of Imaal Terrier Goberian Golden Retriever Goldendoodle Gordon Setter Great Dane Great Pyrenees Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Greyhound Halden Hound (Haldenstrover) Harrier Havanese Horgi Hovawart Husky

Ibizan Hound Icelandic Sheepdog Irish Setter Irish Terrier Irish Water Spaniel Irish Wolfhound Italian Greyhound Italian Spinone Jack Russell Terrier Japanese Chin Jindo

Kai Dog Karelian Bear Dog Keeshond Kerry Blue Terrier Kishu Komondor Kuvasz Kyi Leo Labradoodle Labrador Retriever Lakeland Terrier Lancashire Heeler Leonberger Lhasa Apso Löwchen

Maltese Maltipoo Manchester Terrier Maremma Sheepdog Mastiff Miniature Bull Terrier Miniature Dachshund Miniature Pinscher Morkie Mountain Cur Munsterlander Mutt Neapolitan Mastiff Newfoundland Norfolk Terrier Norwegian Buhund Norwegian Elkhound Norwegian Lundehund Norwich Terrier Nova Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever

Old English Sheepdog Olde English Bulldogge Otterhound Papillon Parson Russell Terrier Patterdale Terrier (Fell Terrier) Pekingese Pembroke Welsh Corgi Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Pharaoh Hound Pitsky Plott Hound Podengo Portugueso Pointer Polish Lowland Sheepdog Pomeranian Pomsky Poodle (Miniature) Poodle (Standard) Poodle (Toy or Tea Cup) Portuguese Water Dog Presa Canario Pug Puggle Puli Pumi

Rat Terrier Redbone Coonhound Rhodesian Ridgeback Rottweiler Saluki Samoyed Schiller Hound Schipperke Schnauzer (Giant) Schnauzer (Miniature) Schnauzer (Standard) Schnoodle Scottie, Scottish Terrier Scottish Deerhound Sealyham Terrier Shar Pei Sheepadoodle Sheltie, Shetland Sheepdog Sheppit Shepsky Shiba Inu Shih Poo Shih Tzu Silky Terrier Skye Terrier Sloughi St. Bernard Staffordshire Bull Terrier Sussex Spaniel Swedish Vallhund

Texas Heeler Thai Ridgeback Tibetan Mastiff Tibetan Spaniel Tibetan Terrier Tosa Inu Treeing Walker Coonhound Vizsla

Weimaraner Welsh Springer Spaniel Welsh Terrier Westie, West Highland White Terrier Wheaten Terrier Whippet Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Xoloitzcuintle/Mexican Hairless

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