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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.

Pearl

Havanese

Female, Adult

Cincinnati, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Meet Pearl! Pearl is a beautiful female Havanese with a sweet spirit and a heart full of love. Born around March 10, 2024, this little lady weighs just 16.2 pounds and is the perfect size for cuddles, companionship, and tagging along on life’s adventures. Pearl came to rescue when her previous owners could no longer care for her. While that change was hard for her, she hasn’t let it dim her bright personality. She’s a gentle, affectionate girl who gets along wonderfully with other dogs, cats, and children, making her a fantastic addition to many types of families. This smart pup already walks nicely on a leash and enjoys getting out for strolls and exploring the world by your side. Pearl truly deserves a home where she will be cherished and treated like the princess she is—complete with love, cozy naps, and plenty of attention. If you’re looking for a loyal little companion who will bring joy and sweetness to your home, Pearl may be the perfect match for you. Adoption Fee: $400 Apply to adopt Pearl at: www.adoggie4you.org Give this precious girl the happily ever after she deserves! This dog is currently in Texas; however, it can be transported to Washington, Portland (Oregon), Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Des Moines, Omaha, Cincinnati, Lexington KY or all along the East Coast. If transported, there is an additional transport fee of $250. We do not transport to Rhode Island or Massachusetts due to their regulations. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.March 11, 2026, 12:30 am

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Azzie

Mixed Breed (Small)/Mixed Breed (Small)

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

Sharonville, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Azareth had a rough 2025. He was originally found as a stray with a broken pelvis from being hit by a car. After healing, Azareth was adopted, only to be returned due to bladder stones. Azareth, or Azzie, is thriving in foster home and even helps welcome other foster dogs into the mix. Azzie can be high energy and fun loving. This little guy loves to play! He’s content playing by himself but also enjoys having someone to have to play with as well. Azzie loves to be outdoors! If you’re looking for a pup for hiking, going to the park or just daily walks, Azzie is ready to be your little adventure companion. For a little guy, Azzie has a loud personality and with the right family, it will be the perfect blend! He might need a little time in the beginning to adjust to new surroundings and new people, but once you are in Azzie’s circle of trust, he loves you and loves hard! Azzie has been around cats but thinks it fun to chase them so cats may not be a good fit. He has also been around children, but a slow introduction is still recommended. Azzie never says no to a game of chase with them. Azzie makes the cutest pair leg warmers since his favorite play to lay is on your legs. This snuggle bug will also keep you warm at night, sleeping right by your side. Azzie needs to be on special food due to his propensity to have bladder stones. He eats both wet and dry urinary prescription food. Some side effects from the prescription food can be increase thirst and urination, which is normal. This does make it hard for house training, however Azzie is good at using pee pads. I hope that someone takes a chance on Azzie, giving him the time he needs to adjust to a new environment. Once you get to know him, he’s just a great little guy and has so much to offer someone who’s ready to add some personality to their home. Gets along with other dogs? Yes Gets along with cats? No Gets along with other pets? Unknown Suitable for kids? Yes If so – what age? 5 and up Leash trained? Yes Crate trained? No House-trained? No Spayed or neutered? Yes Fenced yard Required? No If you are interested in Azzie, please go to our web site (click below). Once there - Follow the instructions SRC #2026-03-05

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Brett JuM

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/Basenji

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Cincinnati, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

Tell me..... have you ever found yourself lost, hurt and starving??? I mean, it happens to the best of us right? Yes, it happened to me!! :( It was really scary! I was hiding behind a "fireworks" sign on the access road, big TRUCKS on my right side and the railroad tracks on my left! It was "ruff" but not so much anymore ;) I mean, this chick showed up with FOOD and a CAR and a LEASH and COMPASSION..... and she SAAAAVVVEEDDDD ME!! NOW, I have food every day, clean water, protection from the traffic and the weather and LOTS of friends!! I am living the rescue life....pretty soon the rescue peeps told me i will be living the ADOPTED LIFE :) I am a ruggedly handsome boy with an incurable positivity! I am POSITIVE you will see me and LOVE Me and ADOPT ME! So GET BUSY!! Local adoption fee is $200 (in TX) Out of state adoption fee is $450 (includes transport to your area)

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Arwin (Photos 3/6/2026)

Labrador Retriever

Male, Young

Marietta, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Arwin is a magnificent one-year old male Black Labrador Retriever who arrived at the HSOV on March 1, 2026 in black/gold cruiser driven by a Washington County Ohio Deputy Sheriff who had picked Arwin up on Everson Road in Belpre Ohio. Arwin seemed to enjoy the ride and his 'celebrity' status~ This good-looking young man has a shiny black coat with white marking on his throat/chest, white paws, rather long legs, a long tail, and a handsome face with dark brown eyes, a slender muzzle, and floppy ears. Arwin has some characteristic features of the Great Dane breed, so it's possible he has some Dane ancestors in his family tree. Arwin is merely a very large overgrown 'puppy' who was full of playful antics when HSOV Shelter Manager Tracy Lynn Moore assisted him with his photo session on the afternoon of March 6th. Arwin weighs 71 lbs. He was enthusiastic and energetic when walking on a leash with Tracy .. And he was nearly as tall as Tracy when he put his paws around her shoulders to give her puppy kisses. In compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, Arwin was held for the mandatory three-day stray hold so that his family would have an opportunity to reclaim him with proof of ownership. Surprisingly nobody called or came looking for this big boy, so he is available as a foster-to-adopt with an approved HSOV foster/adoption application while he awaits his neuter procedure. He can be officially adopted after he is neutered.

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Lucky

Chihuahua

Male, 1 yr

Cleveland, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

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Pancho

Maltese

Male, Adult

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

His name is Pancho.I just need someone who really wants to take care of him. I just have a very busy schedule and i live in someone home so i can have him anymore. He is 7 years old. He really good with people but not really with the dogs. I just want a good home for him. He been really good care of me all these time. It hard for me but i have no choice. I don’t ask for anything but please just take a good care of him and maybe update with me once awhile how he’s doing 😇

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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

Pitty Da Bull Rescue

Blanchester, OH 45107

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Southern Ohio Weimaraner Rescue

7299 State Route 132, Cincinnati, OH 45107

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Circle Tail, Inc.

8834 Carey Lane, Pleasant Plain, OH 45162

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

IRON PITS

goshen, OH 45122

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Clinton County Humane Society

1760 Fife Avenue, Wilmington, OH 45177

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

PAWS Humane Society, Inc.

5312 US 68 North, Wilmington, OH 45177

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Wilmington Area Humane Society

P.O. Box 968, Wilmington, OH 45177

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Humane Association of Warren County

230 Cook Rd, Lebanon, OH 45036

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Rescue

Countryside Animal Hospital

1063 Oregonia Rd, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, OH 45036

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Dachshund Rescue of Ohio

Lebanon, OH 45036

Pet Types: 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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