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

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Young
Englewood, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
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Atlas Dante

Mutt

Male, Young
Englewood, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We adopted him while stationed overseas. Sadly we are moving to a place that does not allow dogs and we are coming into trouble finding a home for him before me move
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Sky

Basset Hound Beagle

Female
Brookville, OH
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Not good with dogs, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Sally (Ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com) for more information about this pet.Meet Sky! This chunky little diva hound mix is looking for some humans that will do her bidding, feed her on time in a personalized dish, buy her a bejeweled collar, and make sure she is the only Queen of the castle!    Sky is an active dog who will need an active family! She does not require a home with a fence but will definitely need to be leashed. No fence because doesn’t like them. Hates them actually. You can have the best fence possible, and this diva, if left alone in the yard for even 5 minutes will try to squeeze her chunky girth through any chink in the armor. Now to be honest the last time she tried that, chunky monkey got stuck in the fence and had to be dragged out in a very unladylike fashion. She may have learned a lesson. She may not have. We don’t want to take the chance. So lots of walks would be best!    Queen Diva Sky also has another thing she doesn’t like. Competition. Now don’t get us wrong she’s been in a foster home with several other dogs for a few months and even was dog sat in another home for about 2 weeks with another dog with no issue….but as she has settled in this spoiled diva has decided she needs to he the Head Diva in Charge, Queen of the Castle, Her Royal Highness. Basically she’s a snob and goes after the other girls  You must only have eyes for her! Now she has not tried anything with the boys, but again we don’t want to take a chance so we are saying she needs to be an only dog. Again she can visit dogs, go to dog parks, even have overnight stays, but when it comes to commitment….she wants you to have only eyes for her!    We really can’t tell you about cats. Her foster mom is allergic so she can’t be cat tested.    Housebroken? Absolutely! Did we mention she’s a diva? She knows to go outside. She does not destroy things in the house so she doesn’t need a crate as an only dog.  Vetting? Done. Shots. Spayed. Microchipped. Heartworm negative. Slightly chunky? Yes but that’s her foster dad’s fault. Too many treats! I mean it’s not a bad thing. Did help her get stuck in that fence. Fee? $300 and you can adopt a Diva. In exchange you will get a lifetime of love, may learn a few new swear words, definitely have a snuggle buddy, will be expected to have dinner ready on time, and provide a new toy monthly.   Location? Dayton area. We do adopt to Ohio and bordering states. We don’t dog dash but we can meet you part way. I mean unless you’re in Philly. Then we can meet you a small portion of the way. May be able to drop off in Cleveland if you can provide a few tickets to the Dog Pound. Bengals fans? We will think about it.    Have you already been approved by OBHR? Email us. Ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com That’s with only one T. Bassett=furniture Basset=drooling hairball on 4 legs. Not approved yet? Apply at ohiobassetrescue.com. Then our people will call your people. We will talk. Arrangements will be made. If the diva approves she will bless you with her presence.  Thank you for your time and please share this post. You may know the perfect minions who will be the Diva’s food slaves for life!     Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 9, 2026, 7:15 pm
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Ham

Beagle Basset Hound

Male, Adult
Brookville, OH
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Sally (Ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com) for more information about this pet. UPDATE NOV 2026 Ham has landed in a foster home! This sweet boy is Heartworm positive so will be in foster for a few months unless we can find him a forever home close to Columbus OH! Ham is 4yo, beagle, who came from a hoarding situation in St. Louis MO. He is a sweet timid boy who will open up after a few days! He was in a temp foster homer in MO for a few weeks getting vetted. He is good with cats and dogs!  We will update you on Ham’s progress! Right now he is on stage one of HW treatment and goes back to the vet for stage 2 the first week of Dec!  Any donations to our general fund to help us with his vetting would be greatly appreciated! The HW treatments are around $3,000 plus he will still need to he neutered after his treatment is complete!  Donations can be made by clicking the link in this post or visit our website for PayPal/credit card and Venmo info!  ohiobassetrescue.com OCT 2026 Who is this sweet man? That man is Ham! He is a 4yo beagle basset mix. Ham needs the most special forever home because he needs somebody who is willing to adopt or foster him and help him through heartworm treatment, at OBHR‘s cost!   Ham came to OBHR with two other dogs from a hoarding situation in St. Louis Missouri. He is good with other dogs and lived in a foster home in St. Louis for a few weeks with cats with no issues also. He is a shy guy who would do best with another dog to keep him company. He is up-to-date on his shots, However he is not able to be neutered until after his heartworm treatment is complete as we cannot subject him to anesthesia until his heart is healthy. All of this will be done at our cost as long as you can bring him back to our Vet in the Columbus area for treatment. Ham will need to go to a home with a fenced in yard and he is currently located in the Columbus area. If you are willing to open your heart and home to this special boy, please fill out the online application on our website and once Approved shoot us an email. We are looking for either a Foster, Foster to adopt or adaptive home for him! Ohio and bordering states only please.   ohiobassetrescue.com ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com  Adoption Process: Apply online at ohiobassetrescue.com. Applicants who have been approved within 6 months can email us at ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com to schedule a meet. Please note we only process applications where the adopter lives in OH, IN, KY, PA, WV, lower MI. Adopters MUST be willing to travel to meet the dog they are adopting. Dogs locations are listed on their profiles. Please understand we are all volunteers and will respond as soon as we can as we all have jobs and family obligations. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 9, 2026, 7:15 pm
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Turbo

Beagle

Male, Adult
Brookville, OH
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Sally (Ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com) for more information about this pet. Meet TURBO! Turbo is a 5yo beagle in need of a new home! Turbo came from a home with kids, cats and dogs! He is a really sweet boy who is very playful and loving! Turbo is located in the Columbus area and will need a home with a fenced in yard.  Apply online at ohiobassetrescue.com. Applicants who have been approved within 6 months can email us at ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com to schedule a meet. Please note we only process applications where the adopter lives in OH, IN, KY, PA, WV, lower MI. Adopters MUST be willing to travel to meet the dog they are adopting. Dogs locations are listed on their profiles. Please understand we are all volunteers and will respond as soon as we can as we all have jobs and family obligations. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 9, 2026, 7:15 pm
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Patches

Beagle Basset Hound

Male, Adult
Brookville, OH
Size
(when grown) -
Details
Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
You can fill out an adoption application online on our official website.Please contact Sally (Ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com) for more information about this pet. Patches would like you to patch his life back together with your love! This sweet boy is a 2 Year old beagle Basset hound mix who came to us from a hoarding situation in St. Louis Missouri. He is good with other dogs and lived in a foster home in Missouri for a few weeks with cats so no issues there as well!   This sweet boy does not understand the term personal space! He wants to be in your lap and be loved! He is a little timid at first but warms up quickly! Another four-legged friend would help show him the ropes! Patches is completely up-to-date, neutered, and ready to go! When he was first picked up with the other dogs they did have a bit of a flea infestation that has Long since been cleared up but he still has some patchy skin as a result and it is starting to come back in nicely! Patches’ adoption fee is $300 and he will need to go to a home with a fenced in yard. He is currently located in Columbus Ohio. If you are interested in Patches or any of our other dogs please fill out the application on our website and email us once approved. Ohio and bordering states only please!   ohiobassetrescue.com ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com    Adoption Process:       Apply online at ohiobassetrescue.com. Applicants who have been approved within 6 months can email us at ohbassetrescue@yahoo.com to schedule a meet. Please note we only process applications where the adopter lives in OH, IN, KY, PA, WV, lower MI. Adopters MUST be willing to travel to meet the dog they are adopting. Dogs locations are listed on their profiles. Please understand we are all volunteers and will respond as soon as we can as we all have jobs and family obligations. Visit this organization's web site to see any additional information available about this pet.November 9, 2026, 7:15 pm

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Every K-9 Counts

Clayton, OH 45315

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Cooper's Safe Place Animal Rescue

Englewood, OH 45322

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Ohio Basset Hound Rescue Inc.

PO Box 413, Brookville, OH 45309

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Save A Kitty Rescue - Ohio Area Transport

Dayton, OH 45414

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Montgomery County Animal Resource Center

6790 Webster St., Dayton, OH 45414

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Brave Breed Rescue, Inc.

6030 S Wheelock Rd, West Milton, OH 45383

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Flying K9s Herd Dog Rescue

West Milton, OH 45383

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Australian Shepherds Furever - Dayton, Ohio

PO Box 1676, Dayton, OH 45377

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Greater Ohio Boxer Rescue

P.O. Box 621, Dayton, OH 45405

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Humane Society of Greater Dayton

1661 Nicholas Rd., Dayton, OH 45417

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