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Puppies and dogs in Amherst, Ohio

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

SCOOTER

Australian Shepherd German Shepherd Dog

Male, Adult

Amherst, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Scooter. Rescued from a shelter in southern OH after his people surrendered him. Thus is a great dog and will make an awesome companion to an active family willing to exercise him. Scooter would love a canine companion, one that likes to play would be a bonus. He should go to a cat free home. He has been very friendly with everyone he has met but has kittens been around children since with us. His temperament seems good so older respectful children should fine. He rides like a dream in the car. A fenced yard is preferred. Scooter is house trained and crate trained. He is neutered and all his vetting is up to date. Scooter’s adoption fee is $225. If interested in Scooter, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com.September 26, 2026, 12:08 am

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DODGER

German Shepherd Dog Collie

Male, Young

Amherst, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Dodger. He was saved from an overcrowded shelter where he was at risk of euthanasia. He is now fully vetted, neutered and all vaccines. Dodger did test positive for Ehrlichia before he came to us and was put on a regimen of doxycycline. He should need no further treatment and has no symptoms. He loves to play with other dogs and would benefit from another dog in the household. Probably not a good candidate for a home with cats. He is a friendly guy but young children may not be a good fit due to his exuberance . I do prefer a fenced yard for Dodger so he can play and burn off energy. His foster dad has been working on commands with him and Dodger is a quick learner and doing great. He has mastered many commands. He is a smart leaner and wants to please. He will heed a caregiver willing to exercise him. His foster family has told us that he loves to swim in their pond. His adoption fee is $200. If interested in Dodger, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com.September 26, 2026, 12:08 am

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Onyx

Husky

Male, Adult

Lorain, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

This cutie is Onyx and he will be 7 years old in September. Him and I recently moved into a smaller space and I began working so those two together have taken a toll on him emotionally. I’ve been trying for two months. And was avoiding this to be an option. But he needs attention and to be surrounded with people who will actually have time to do so. A lot has changed for him and it has caused some anxiety

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Special Needs

Shadow

American Pit Bull Terrier Whippet

Male, Young

Lorain, OH

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

My wife brought him home from a place he wasn't be cared for. As a puppy acted as a puppy should,playful,full of energy. We didn't think he would get as big as he is.We also at the time we acquired Shadow we had 3 other dogs. 1 male and 2 females.One day while I was at work my wife told me that Shadow and our other male dog got into a fight.At first the water bottle trick broke them up,however as more and more of the fighting continued it became more difficult to break them up.Luckily I was the only that got bit in the process of breaking them up.My step daughter her child and boyfriend lived with us and witnessed the fights. He never showed aggression towards their child.They found a house to live in close by,so they said they would take Shadow to live with them.I would go sit with him when they had people over,because they were not sure how he would act towards strange people.He is very protective and as my wife puts it "a great cuddler". Will explain more to adopting people.

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Mia

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult

Lorain, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

We purchased Mia 3 years ago as a puppy. We recently moved and she is not doing well with the change and is experiencing behavioral issues, anxiety and having lots of accidents in the house and in her crate. Our prior home had a large yard where she could run and burn off steam. We have a small yard and she doesn’t have much space to move around. She is an active breed; a mini Australian Shepherd, who would do better in a different environment. She gets along well with other pets and children.

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Sophie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Young

Oberlin, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Not good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Sophie found herself at the local dog pound and was rescued from there. She has lots of energy and needs a fenced in yard. an experienced dog home would be best for her. Small children would not work for her since she is so energetic. Big kids would be better

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Dog shelters and rescues in Amherst, Ohio

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Hartman's Hounds

Amherst, OH 44001

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Community Animal Task Force

Lorain, OH 44053

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Little Yorkie Rescue

Lorain, OH 44053

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

OASIS Animal Shelter

44881 US Route 20, Oberlin, OH 44074

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

BROWN DOG RESCUE, INC

Oberlin, OH 44074

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs

Rescue

Safe Harbor Animal Rescue

Vermilion, OH 44089

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Cosmo's Buddies

Elyria, OH 44035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Lorain County Pit Crew

Elyria, OH 44035

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Crystals Clefts

Elyria, OH 44035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Friendship APL of Lorain County

8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035

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

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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

Yorkie Poo Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier

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