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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.

ROCKY

Husky Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult

Amherst, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Rocky. Saved from an overcrowded shelter in southern OH. A great dog. Rocky appears to maybe a Husky/Shepherd mix. He is about 2 years old and 50 lbs. Rocky appears to be dog friendly. We think he may do best in a cat free home. Rocky has been in a kennel way too long and is craving a home setting. He is a wonderful, friendly dog. He will need regular exercise and would be great as a jogging partner. Rocky is neutered, up to date on vaccines and is heart worm negative. He did test positive for Lyme but has no clinical signs. He is in doxycycline for a month as a precaution but no further treatment will be needed. His adoption fee is $180. If interested in Rocky, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com. August 23, 2025, 11:03 am

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Special Needs

DOUG

Beagle Jack Russell Terrier

Male, Adult

Amherst, OH

Size

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

Details

Not good with kids, Not good with cats, Needs special attention, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Doug. We are helping his family rehome him. Doug is 6 years old and is a Beagle/Jack Russell mix. He is a perfect size at only 29 pounds. Doug is on inexpensive thyroid medicine and medicine for seizures. He will need a home without young children. Doug should have a cat free home but can have a submissive canine companion. If interested in Doug, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com. Christine 330 979 7397 May 22, 2025, 9:01 pm

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DIESEL-Pendng Adoption

Australian Shepherd

Male, Adult

Amherst, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Diesel, rescued from an overcrowded KY shelter. He was surrendered due to his people not having enough time for him. How sad. Diesel is neutered and fully vetted, all vaccines and heart worm test negative. He appears to be very dog friendly and super friendly overall. His current weight is around 50 lbs but he could stand to lose about 5 lbs. Diesel is 6 years old. He is a purebred Aussie. As usual, we prefer an adopter has a fenced yard. Adoption fee is $250. If interested in Diesel, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com.December 4, 2025, 10:35 am

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Lyla

Alaskan Malamute

Female, Young

Lorain, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Lyla is a three-year-old Alaskan malamute who is crate trained, housebroken, and fixed. She is a sweet puppy but does best with no children(she snapped at our 7 year old) and no other animals (she’s done good with our cat but i cant say for sure she would with other cats.) She loves hanging out on the couch and watching a movie. She loves walks and car rides! She also loves the snow!

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Missy

Labrador Retriever Vizsla

Female, Adult

Lorain, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

I got Missy from a family who had to find a home for her due to eviction. She turned 6 November 1st. I am looking for a home that has a fenced in yard where she can run and play. She is very friendly and loyal. Please see below for more information. I am 74years old and live in Lorain Ohio. I need to rehome my 6 year old vizslador due to declining health issues. I am not able to care for her the way she needs to be. Her name is Missy. She is completely housebroken and has been spayed. She needs her shots updated which I can no longer afford. She does not like being alone or caged and has separation anxiety. She gets along with everyone including children. She does not do well with cats, but does get along with some dogs. She needs a home with yard where she can run and play. She has no health issues that I am aware of. She has been scratching which might be fleas, but I have not seen any on her. However, I am still treating her for fleas.

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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

K9REZQ

Elyria, OH 44035

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Erie Shores Humane Society

PO Box 1041, 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

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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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