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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.

Puppy Annie

Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier/Standard Schnauzer

Female, Puppy

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Annie is a sweet little girl born 11/10/25 who will not be over 20 pounds full grown. She is spayed, up to date on all vaccines, microchipped and working on her potty training and almost there.. She is a cuddle bug who loves everyone. Her adoption fee is $450. To adopt her, please complete our non-obligatory application at www.pawsandprayers.org. Email marty@pawsandprayers.org with any questions. She likes other dogs but a little scared of bigger dogs. March 17, 2026, 8:21 am

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Rhett

Cane Corso

Male, Puppy

Mansfield, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Rhett: CEO of Snacks, Feet, and Questionable Life Choices Hello yes hi, it is I, Rhett, 4 months old, part-time stray (since 3/2/26), full-time chaos enthusiast. Let’s address the elephant in the room: my feet. No one really knows how big I am right now (approx. 25 lbs of pure wiggle), but my feet have already submitted plans to become massive. Like… “knock over your coffee table accidentally while trying to love you” massive. I am currently accepting applications for a human who is emotionally prepared for a large, lovable goof. I am: 80% energy 15% snacks 5% questionable decision-making I come with: Unlimited zoomies A deep, spiritual connection to treats The strong belief that pockets exist solely to store snacks for me Training? Oh, I will EXCEL. Why? Because if you are holding food, I will suddenly understand: Sit Stay Advanced calculus Your deepest emotional needs I am growing, I am hungry, and I am ready to make your life significantly more entertaining (and slightly less organized). If you are looking for: ✔ A best friend ✔ A professional snack enthusiast ✔ A future large dog with absolutely no concept of personal space Congratulations. You found me. Come meet me before someone else realizes how amazing I am and scoops me up. Rhett is located at the Richland County Dog Shelter in Mansfield, OH 📞 419-774-5892 It is an application process. You can request one via 📧 dogs@richlandcountyoh.gov Bring snacks. I will know if you don’t.

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Brutus

American Pit Bull Terrier/Great Dane

Male, 3 yrs

Marion, OH

Size

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

Details

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Moose

American Pit Bull Terrier/Husky

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Marion, OH

Size

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

Details

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Pip

American Pit Bull Terrier/Dachshund

Female, 9 mos

Archbold, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

If you are interested in adopting this dog, please fill out our online application at: https://fchsohio.org/adopt-form/.**Please note that meet-and-greet appointments will only be scheduled for approved applicants.**We will accept multiple applications and select the best match for this specific animal.Our application approval process typically takes about 3 to 5 days.

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Hattie

Husky/Corgi

Female, 1 mo

Archbold, OH

Size

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

Details

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Puppies and dogs in Ohio cities

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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

Top of Ohio Pet Shelter

2521 US Highway 68 N, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

The Humane Society Serving Logan County

2521 US 68 N, Bellefontaine, OH 43311

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Lil Paws Rescue Inc.

PO BOX 216, Jackson Center, OH 45334

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

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

Urbana, OH 43078

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Barely Used Pets

844 Jackson Hill Road, Urbana, OH 43078

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

His Hands extended Sanctuary

1560 dialton Rd., St. Paris, OH 43072

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Union County Humane Society

16540 County Home Road, Marysville, OH 43040

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Hospets

PO Box 1063, Marysville, OH 43040

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

Rescue

Second Chance Animal Refuge

340 Scott Farms Blvd, Marysville, OH, OH 43040

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

snips @ Pawsitive Energy

15649 Myers Road, Marysville, OH 43040

Pet Types: dogs

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Popular dog breeds

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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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