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We'll also keep you updated on RUGER ~ CELL DOG's adoption status with email updates.
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RUGER ~ CELL DOG

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs
Ashland, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
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Ruger is a 4 ish year old Lab Mix who weighs 63 pounds. He is very friendly and active. He is dog friendly and keeps a clean kennel. He is currently a student at the Mansfield Correctional Institutions Tender Loving Care Dog Program. The specially chosen inmates are teaching him proper leash training, obedience and manners. A well trained dog is a great find! Adoption fee is $400 All Ashland County Humane Society animals' adoption fees include: ~spay/neuter ~micro-chip ~de-worming ~vaccinations, including rabies ~heartworm prevention If you are interested in adopting this dog, please visit: www.ashlandhumane.org/adoption-application (copy and paste link to address bar) for a printable application. Complete and email back to applications@AshlandHumane.org We are an all volunteer-based organization that does not have a building or a staff, only 8 members with jobs and families, trying to make a difference. We do not have the volunteer manpower to show animals to non-approved applicants. If your application gets screened and approved, we will contact you to arrange a meet and greet and you can decide if this is the right pet for you. Thank you for understanding! We definitely want all our rescued animals to find great families! Thank you for your interest in a Rescue Pet! Adopt, don't shop! The post will be removed when we get several applications to give our volunteer time to screen them. Adoption Fee is $400
We'll also keep you updated on Bullet's adoption status with email updates.
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Bullet

Australian Cattle Dog Mountain Cur

Male, 5 mos
Ashland, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Bullet! This adorable thing is a male Cattle Dog/Mountain Cur Mix DOB 9/26/25, who currently weighs 26 pounds. He is all things puppy! Clumsy, nosy, naps alot, no sense of personal space and did we mention adorable?! We are predicting he will be less than 50 pounds when full grown, but we have not seen mom or dad, so there is no guarantee. Meet Bullet Australian Cattle Dogs and possible Mountain Cur mixes, about 5 months old, and packed with smart personalities and energy. These are not couch potato puppies. They are smart, driven, and thrive with structure, training, and consistency. A home that understands active working breeds will be their sweet spot. Both puppies have been around kids and other animals and do great with other dogs. Cats are a maybe. They think chasing is a fun game, so a cat savvy or cat free home would be best. They are very food motivated, eager to learn, and love having a job or task to focus on. They have been in foster care since before Christmas and have done really well. They are crate trained, have very few accidents in the house, and walk nicely on a leash. Their fosters have put in the work and it shows. Bullet and Indra are fully vetted and ready to go. These two have waited long enough and are truly ready for families who will commit to their training, give them outlets for their energy, and make them part of daily life. In return, you get loyal, fun, intelligent dogs who want nothing more than to learn and belong. They are mostly house trained, but are puppies so you have to keep up on it and expect a possible accident Adoption fee is $400 All Ashland County Humane Society animals' adoption fees include ~spay/neuter ~micro-chip ~de-worming ~vaccinations, including rabies ~heartworm prevention If you are interested in adopting this dog, please visit: www.ashlandhumane.org/adoption-application (copy and paste link to address bar) for a printable application. Complete and email back to applications@AshlandHumane.org We are an all volunteer-based organization that does not have a building or a staff, only 8 members with jobs and families, trying to make a difference. We do not have the volunteer manpower to show animals to non-approved applicants. If your application gets screened and approved, we will contact you to arrange a meet and greet and you can decide if this is the right pet for you. Thank you for understanding! We definitely want all our rescued animals to find great families! Thank you for your interest in a Rescue Pet! Adopt, don't shop! The post will be removed when we get several applications to give our volunteer time to screen them. Adoption Fee is $400
We'll also keep you updated on COLT ~ CELL DOG's adoption status with email updates.
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COLT ~ CELL DOG

Labrador Retriever

Male, 4 yrs
Ashland, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Colt is a 4 ish year old Lab Mix who weighs 62.8 pounds. He is very friendly and active. He is dog friendly, especially with larger dogs. He seems to be potty trained and is at Mansfield Correctional Facilities, Tender Loving Care Dog Program learning obedience commands. Adoption fee is $400 All Ashland County Humane Society animals' adoption fees include: ~spay/neuter ~micro-chip ~de-worming ~vaccinations, including rabies ~heartworm prevention If you are interested in adopting this dog, please visit: www.ashlandhumane.org/adoption-application (copy and paste link to address bar) for a printable application. Complete and email back to applications@AshlandHumane.org We are an all volunteer-based organization that does not have a building or a staff, only 8 members with jobs and families, trying to make a difference. We do not have the volunteer manpower to show animals to non-approved applicants. If your application gets screened and approved, we will contact you to arrange a meet and greet and you can decide if this is the right pet for you. Thank you for understanding! We definitely want all our rescued animals to find great families! Thank you for your interest in a Rescue Pet! Adopt, don't shop! The post will be removed when we get several applications to give our volunteer time to screen them. Adoption Fee is $400
We'll also keep you updated on Indra's adoption status with email updates.
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Indra

Australian Cattle Dog Mountain Cur

Female, 4 mos
Ashland, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Meet Indra! This adorable thing is a female Cattle Dog/Mountain Cur Mix who is 11 weeks old (DOB 9/26/25) who currently weighs 10.6 pounds. She is all things puppy! Clumsy, nosy, naps alot, no sense of personal space and did we mention adorable?! We are predicting she will be less than 50 pounds when full grown, but we have not seen mom or dad, so there is no guarantee. Indra will be spayed on December 17 and will be available on December 18, 19 or 20. This dog will need consistent training and socialization, as well as A LOT of physical and mental stimulation. She is going to try to herd everything in sight. If you aren't committed to the training, this is not the dog for you. We are not likely to approve this dog to an apartment dweller. Australian Cattle Dogs (ACDs) can be excellent, loyal, and rewarding pets for the right active family that understands their high energy, intelligence, and need for a "job," but they are not ideal for sedentary owners or first-timers, as they require significant physical and mental stimulation, proper training, and early socialization to prevent destructive behaviors or herding/nipping at kids. They bond deeply with their owners, making them devoted companions, but their intense protective nature and herding instincts need an outlet. According to Google, the Mountain Cur's high energy levels mean they need regular exercise and mental stimulation to keep them happy and healthy. Mountain Cur dogs do best in a home with an active, outdoorsy family who spends their weekends hiking, hunting, or just hanging out in their fenced-in yard They are naturally courageous, intelligent, and loyal, with strong protective instincts that make them excellent watchdogs. They are a high prey drive driven working dog with a loud bark. Getting them as a puppy and training them properly is key. Indra is a cast off from an high volume breeder in Amish country who came in as part of a load of rescues. That doesn't mean there is anything wrong with these dogs. They could have been the wrong color, size, fur, whatever. We are lucky enough to work with a vet in the area who cares enough to scoop up these dogs and get them adopted instead of ........?? Adoption fee is $500 All Ashland County Humane Society animals' adoption fees include: ~spay/neuter ~micro-chip ~de-worming ~vaccinations, including rabies ~heartworm prevention If you are interested in adopting this dog, please visit: www.ashlandhumane.org/adoption-application (copy and paste link to address bar) for a printable application. Complete and email back to applications@AshlandHumane.org We are an all volunteer-based organization that does not have a building or a staff, only 8 members with jobs and families, trying to make a difference. We do not have the volunteer manpower to show animals to non-approved applicants. If your application gets screened and approved, we will contact you to arrange a meet and greet and you can decide if this is the right pet for you. Thank you for understanding! We definitely want all our rescued animals to find great families! Thank you for your interest in a Rescue Pet! Adopt, don't shop! The post will be removed when we get several applications to give our volunteer time to screen them. Adoption Fee is $500
We'll also keep you updated on Pile of Puppies's adoption status with email updates.
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Pile of Puppies

German Shepherd Dog Labrador Retriever

Male, 2 mos
Ashland, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Covered on the local news is the 11 puppies that were found along highway 42 in Ashland County Ohio around Christmas. Some are ready to find their forever families now. There were 7 males and the rest were female. They are $300 and are spayed or neutered, microchipped, wormed (several times) and had 2 sets of puppy vaccines. https://www.ashlandhumane.org/adoption-application for application
We'll also keep you updated on Chase's adoption status with email updates.
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Chase

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Mansfield, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
🚨 Alert: Certified Good Boy Available 🚨 Meet Chase! This handsome devil strolled into the Richland County Dog Shelter like he owned the place on 7/13/25. We estimate he’s about 5 years old, but he claims he doesn’t look a day over 3. Chase is already neutered—so clearly someone once knew a good thing when they saw it. Chase is sweet, friendly, and has never met a tennis ball he didn’t immediately fall in love with. Seriously, the guy could go pro. He’s playful, charming, and the kind of dog who will make you laugh every single day… mostly by being a lovable goofball. Looking for a loyal best friend with a wagging tail and a heart of gold? Boom—there's Chase. 🏡 Available now at the Richland County Dog Shelter in Mansfield, OH 📞 Call 419-774-5892 to ask about this furry legend 📧 Adoption is by application—email dogs@richlandcountyoh.gov to snag one Tennis balls not included. But love, loyalty, and tail wags? Guaranteed.

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Humane Society of Ashland County

PO Box 114, Ashland, OH 44805

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Under My Wing Rottweiler Rescue

Ashland County, OH 44805

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Ashland County Dog Shelter

1710 Garfield Avenue, Ashland, OH 44805

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Heavenly Pets Rescue

Ashland, OH 44805

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Mid-Ohio Animal Welfare League

Mansfield, OH 44907

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Stop The Overpopulation of Pets, Inc.

P.O. Box 3865, 1152 Lexington Ave, Mansfield, OH 44907

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Richland County Dog Warden's Office & Shelter/Adoption Center

810 N. Home Rd., Mansfield, OH 44906

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Humane Society of Richland County

395 Lantz Road, Mansfield, OH 44906

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Pitter Pat Junction, OH transport

Burbank transport, OH 44214

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Wayne County Humane Society

1161 Mechanicsburg Rd., Wooster, OH 44691

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

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