Amherst

Puppies and dogs in Amherst, Ohio

Looking for a puppy or dog in Amherst, Ohio? Adopt a Pet can help you find a new best friend near you.

Adopt a dog in Amherst, Ohio

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.

Bailey

Shar Pei

Male, Adult

Amherst, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

This is Bailey. It absolutely break my heart to have to even think about this. We have had him since he was one when we rescued him. Bailey sometimes will do well with other dogs, but it is not a guarantee. Bailey will hang out with all the cats. We will not allow an adoption to anyone who has small children as that is why we are rehoming him. To adopt Bailey, you must have experience, take him for walks, and be willing to give him all the snuggles. He has not bitten anyone, ever, but would not want it to get to that point. Bailey has been attacked by other dogs at doggy day cares and no longer allows anyone to cut his nails after a grooming salon tied him down to a table and left a quarter sized burn on his back. Bailey has to be sedated to nail trims. This is absolutely one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make and never thought I would be in this position in my life. He’s very much my best friend and this is the absolute hardest thing I have ever had to do.

Learn More

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

Learn More

MOANA

Australian Shepherd

Female, Adult

Amherst, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Moana. She is a 4 year old purebred Australian Shepherd. Moana weighs 43 lbs. She came from a household who had other dogs and is now in a foster with dogs and does great. She is also very good with respectful children. Moana is spayed and up to date on vaccines. She just needs a 4dx test which is scheduled for 1/9. UPDATE: Her test was negative for everything. We do want an adopter to have a fenced yard and maybe some breed knowledge. She was an also housebroken. Her adoption fee is $250. If interested in Moana, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com. Moana is a wonderful dog. January 9, 2026, 5:56 pm

Learn More

DAISY MAE-Pending Adoption

Beagle

Female, Puppy

Amherst, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Daisy Mae. She was purchased for some crazy amount from someone who had no clue. She was given away after a few days and a few days after that was rescued from an acquaintance who couldn’t stand the way she was being treated. That person reached out to us for help. Poor baby. She does have papers for what that is worth. Daisy Mae is a Lemon Beagle and is only about 16 weeks old as of 1/3/26. She was born 9/11/25. Daisy Mae is currently only about 13-15 lbs. She is great with other dogs and cats. Should be fine with respectful children. Due to her breed, a fenced yard is required. She has had her age appropriate vaccines and will be spayed in February or March along with any other needed vaccines. Her adoption fee is $250. If interested in Daisy Mae, please email hartmanshounds@gmail.com. PLEASE NOTE: Please do not show interest if there is no fenced yard or if you are not consistent with heartworm prevention. January 20, 2026, 4:27 pm

Learn More

Drako

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, Adult

Lorain, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

He is a good friend, a good pet but he needs love and quality time. Going out and walking is the most he needs and not being locked in a cage. Need someone who can be with him all the time!

Learn More

Link

American Bulldog

Male, Young

Lorain, OH

Size

(when grown) X-Large 101 lbs (46 kg) or more

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

He's almost 2 years old.. born on Valentines Day.. .NKC registered with papers.. Had Link since He was 13 weeks old great loving dog.. smart house and crate trained.. He doesn't have accidents.. good with kids cats and other dogs he is just big my wife is pregnant and I can't take a chances when baby comes in April of any accidents.. He would never intentionally hurt baby or us he's just a big guy.. muscle

Learn More

Search for a puppy or dog

Use the search tool below to browse adoptable puppies and adult dogs in Amherst, Ohio.

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dogs in Akron, OH Dogs in Avon, OH Dogs in Avon Lake, OH Dogs in Bay Village, OH Dogs in Bellevue, OH Dogs in Berea, OH Dogs in Brecksville, OH Dogs in Broadview Heights, OH Dogs in Brooklyn, OH Dogs in Brook Park, OH Dogs in Brunswick, OH Dogs in Cleveland, OH Dogs in Cleveland Heights, OH Dogs in Elyria, OH Dogs in Fairlawn, OH Dogs in Fairview Park, OH Dogs in Garfield Heights, OH Dogs in Grafton, OH Dogs in Huron, OH Dogs in Independence, OH Dogs in Lakewood, OH Dogs in Lorain, OH Dogs in Medina, OH Dogs in Middleburg Heights, OH Dogs in North Olmsted, OH Dogs in North Ridgeville, OH Dogs in North Royalton, OH Dogs in Norwalk, OH Dogs in Oberlin, OH Dogs in Olmsted Falls, OH Dogs in Parma, OH Dogs in Parma Heights, OH Dogs in Rocky River, OH Dogs in Sandusky, OH Dogs in Seven Hills, OH Dogs in Sheffield Lake, OH Dogs in Strongsville, OH Dogs in Vermilion, OH Dogs in Westlake, OH Dogs in Willard, OH

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

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

Rescue

Lorain County Pit Crew

Elyria, OH 44035

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Crystals Clefts

Elyria, OH 44035

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

For a comprehensive list of all shelters and rescues, try our search page. We have more than 17,000 organizations in our database with furry pals waiting for a new home!

Looking for a specific breed?

Select from the options below to view adoptable puppies and dogs in Amherst, Ohio and nearby cities.

Popular dog breeds

Labrador Retriever Chihuahua Yorkie, Yorkshire Terrier German Shepherd Dog American Pit Bull Terrier Shih Tzu Boxer Beagle Australian Shepherd English Bulldog Border Collie Dachshund Jack Russell Terrier Husky Pomeranian Maltese Golden Retriever Pug Poodle (Miniature) Goldendoodle

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

Home

Adopt a Dog

Ohio

Amherst

Puppies and dogs in Amherst, Ohio

Jump to:

Adopt a dog in Amherst, Ohio

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.

Search for a puppy or dog

Puppies and dogs in nearby cities

Dog shelters and rescues in Amherst, Ohio

Looking for a specific shelter or rescue?

Looking for a specific breed?

Popular dog breeds

Popular dog breeds