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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.

Argo

Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

West Chester, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained,

Story

We are looking to rehome one of our dogs Argo. She is three years old and was great with our kids. Argo does not get along with our 20 pound Maltese poodle and is very territorial in general. She will protect a house and an owner, that is for sure. She is also in constant need of attention and has major anxiety when left alone for long periods of time. She is an extremely beautiful dog and very loving to us but we think she will do best in a single-pet home and an owner who is willing to train her, walk her and give her undivided attention. We just do not have space or time for her. She is a lab shepherd mix. We just do NOT want her to go to a shelter.

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Bain

Beagle/Terrier (Unknown Type, Small)

Male, 2 yrs

Lewis Center, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Saturday, February 8th, we got a call from a man desperate and overwhelmed.He had been hospitalized and, while he was away, allowed an acquaintance who was facing homelessness to stay in his apartment. When he returned home, he was met with an abandoned dog and two cats - left behind with not a single drop of food or water. She told him she wasnt coming backand that she didnt want the pets.To make matters worse, he doesnt own a car, and his landlord told him the animals had to be gone by Monday. He was left with two impossible choices: lose his apartment or open the door and turn them out.Huge thanks to Colony Cats & Dogs for stepping up immediately and agreeing to take in the 2 wonderful catsone of whom is suffering from severe flea dermatitis.After dropping off the cats, we went straight to the vetvaccines updated, flea/tick prevention started, and a much-needed nail trim. Then I did what we always do I begged our foster group. And they said yes. Welcome Bain to Rico Pet Recovery! Bain loves affection, is doing wonderfully with other dogs and cats, and his tail hasnt stopped wagging. He refuses to let his new foster dad sit on the couch alone, hasnt barked once, and did great when left by himself.Bain will be neutered soon and is already proving himself to be an incredible family dog. We believe he was loved, but as weve said beforeDesperate people to desperate things.Hell be neutered soon so you can apply to meet Bain at ricopetrecovery.org Adoption fee is $250He is 2 yrs old and 48 pounds. Beagle mix.

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Beau Jangles (OH)

Rat Terrier

Male, Young

Toledo, OH

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained,

Story

Looking for a young pup who’s figuring out the good life? Beau Jangles is a rat terrier born June 2025, and currently weighs about 17 lbs. Beau entered foster care due to a mismatch in his previous home, which included a cat and a young child. Beau is an active, observant, and food-motivated boy who enjoys walks, enrichment toys, and spending time with his people. He’s learning house manners and is making steady progress with house-training, including staying accident-free overnight. Beau can be a little shy at first, but warms up with calm handling and routine. Beau has interacted with dogs of a similar size without issue. Like many young terriers, he has a high activity level, and he’s still learning to keep his mouth to toys, so he does best in a home without young children. Beau’s ideal home would also be cat-free and ready to provide structure, patience, and ongoing training as he continues to build confidence and settle into family life. See photos at https://imageevent.com/newrattitude/beaujangles If you are interested in adopting this dog, PLEASE READ THE DETAILED ADOPTION PROCESS information on our website at www. NewRattitude.org/adopt/ From there, you can access our adoption application or contact our Adoption Team for more info.February 8, 2026, 10:10 pm

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Haze

German Shepherd Dog/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, Puppy

Fremont, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

I’m Haze! I was born outside with my siblings where my mom kept us alive the best that she could. When we were found and brought to the shelter, I was the smallest of them all and was completely lethargic. I went straight to rescue and they saved my life! I’m now thriving and as big as my siblings! I’m playful and sweet, lots of spunk. I can’t wait to find my forever.

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Kingsley

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs

New Albany, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

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Elvis

Bichon Frise/Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

Male, Adult

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

300 cash Meet Elvis, an 8-year-old, approximately 16-pound Yorkie/Bichon mix with a big heart and an even bigger love for his people. Elvis loves playing fetch with his spiky balls and will bring them right back until he’s worn out. He also enjoys walks, Nylabones, sunbathing, and long naps on the couch—especially if he can be curled up next to you. Belly and chest scratches are his favorite, and he’ll happily return the love with kisses. He is fully house trained, sleeps in his crate all night without potty breaks, and does well being home alone during a typical workday. Elvis goes outside on a leash and gets along well with other dogs and cats. He may bark at door knockers or the mailman, but settles quickly and is friendly. Elvis would do best in a home with adults only. Adoption is $250 which includes his spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, microchip and current monthly prevention. To fill out an application for this animal or a general application click HERE.All animals are up to date on age appropriate shots, microchipped and fixed. To meet one of our animals we require an approved application. You can fill one out at https://tobyscrittercoverescue.org/adoptionapp/ February 8, 2026, 7:38 pm

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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.

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Rescue

Clark County SPCA

21 Walter St, Springfield, OH 45506

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Anything's Pawsible - Animal Resource Center

Springfield, OH 45504

Pet Types: cats, dogs, farm animals, small animals

Rescue

Howelling Kennels Corgi Rescue

Springfield, OH 45503

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Pets Uniting People Society (P.U.P.S.)

Box 49, Tremont City, OH 45372

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Miami Valley Dog Rescue

New Carlisle, OH 45344

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Fuzzy Pawz Shih Tzu Rescue

Fairborn, OH 45324

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Barely Used Pets

844 Jackson Hill Road, Urbana, OH 43078

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Save a Shelter Shih Tzu (S.A.S.S.) Rescue

Urbana, OH 43078

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Badass Bulldog Rescue

Huber Heights, OH 45424

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Corgi Rescue of Dayton

5006 Tewkesbury Drive, Huber Heughts, OH 45424

Pet Types: dogs

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Affenpinscher Afghan Hound Airedale Terrier Akbash Akita Alaskan Klee Kai Alaskan Malamute American Bulldog American Cocker Spaniel American Eskimo Dog American Hairless Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier American Staffordshire Terrier Anatolian Shepherd Aussiedoodle Australian Cattle Dog Australian Kelpie Australian Shepherd Australian Terrier Basenji Basset Hound Beagle Bearded Collie Beauceron Bedlington Terrier Belgian Laekenois Belgian Malinois Belgian Shepherd Belgian Tervuren Bernedoodle Bernese Mountain Dog Bichon Frise Black Mouth Cur Black and Tan Coonhound Bloodhound Blue Lacy/Texas Lacy Bluetick Coonhound Bolognese Border Collie Border Terrier Borzoi Boston Terrier Bouvier des Flandres Boxer Boykin Spaniel Briard Brittany Brussels Griffon Bull Terrier Bullmastiff 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 Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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