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

Barry

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Male, 6 yrs 4 mos

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Barry. He is a 6 years old Shih Tzu/Bichon mix. He doesn't shed. Barry is sweet and loves to kiss and cuddle. He stands up with his rear legs when wanting a treat. He is good with dogs. Barry is protective and doesn't like kids. Teenagers may be ok. He is fully vaccinated, microchipped, and neutered. Barry is not house trained. Barry weighs 23 lbs. Barry's adoption fee is $250. Please submit an adoption application at https://charlieswishanimalrescue.org. We have to have your application to schedule a meet and greed.

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Buddy

Chihuahua

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Buddy. Buddy is a 2-year old chihuahua mix. He weighs 15 lbs. Buddy is neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested. He is almost house broken. We don't know about Buddy's history. He was found as a stray in Dayton, OH area. We rescued him from the shelter. Buddy is very skittish. He is timid to places where he is not familiar with and may show fear aggression. We are looking for a quiet home for him. The adopter needs to be patient with Buddy. Buddy is fine with everybody. He usually stays away from the crowd and very quiet. However he has food aggression. He always fears that someone would take away his food/treats. Hence a home with children is not suitable for him. Once he is comfortable with you, he would come to greet you and let you to pet him. Buddy's adoption fee is $250. Please submit the adoption application at https://charlieswishanimalrescue.org for scheduling a meet and greet.

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Lily & Daizy

Chihuahua

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Meet Lily and Daizy. They both are female chihuahua mix. Both are 2-3 years old, weigh 10-11 lbs. They both are spayed, vaccinated, microchipped, and heartworm tested. Both are not completely house trained. They use pee pads inside the house. Lily and Daizy are a bonded pair. They need to be adopted together. Lily is the black/white girl. Daizy is merle in black and tan. Both are timid and skittish. Lily is the boss of the pair. She may show fear aggression to strangers. But once she warms up, she is a sweet girl. Daizy is a shy girl but warm up quicker than Lily. She LOVES to give kisses. Both like to sleep with their foster mom under the blanket. Because of Lily's temperament, we think it is better for them to go to a home without kids. Both are food motivated. Both are friendly with dogs. We are not sure how they think about cats. LIly and Daizy's adoption fee is $500 Please submit an adoption application at http://charlieswishanimalrescue.org to schedule a meet and greet.

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Special Needs

Luna

Mutt

Female, Adult

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Luna is an energetic, intelligent and playful dog. She has lot of energy and loves to expend her energy playing fetch and running. She will run and jump over whatever obstacles are in her way. Luna enjoys ripping up tennis balls after chasing them. Additionally enjoys interactive toys. Luna would thrive in a place with land or a yard to run of which I do not have. She has the ability to play with other dogs however does not do well with children and chases cats. Luna is trained to sit and lie down. She has gone through behavioral training and was taught to heal and respond to the word, "come." She requires consistent training and a routine to assist with behavioral needs. She is up to date on vaccinations, is spayed and does not have medical needs. Luna requires daily activity to release energy which helps alleviate anxiety. Luna has separation anxiety and would do well with someone that works from home or could take her out often and maintain predictable routine.

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Reacher

Greyhound Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Reacher is in a foster home in Ohio He has excellent at learning his house manners! His foster parents give him a great report. Reacher is a retired field trial racing greyhound from eastern Ohio area. He was born on January 10, 2023. This gorgeous happy go lucky boy who would love a soft couch and a loving family. He is heartworm negative, neutered, and microchipped. Reacher is a fun boy who loves butt scratches! He is very friendly and approaches anyone with confidence. He would do well in a home that has an active lifestyle. We think he is workable with another dog in residence. This handsome boy is looking forward to a soft couch, and loving family. He will require a fenced in backyard. No cats please! Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/. All of our dogs are microchipped and come with a leash and martingale collar. The ALP adopts to approved families in surrounding states.

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Curly

Greyhound Coonhound (Unknown Type)

Male, 2 yrs 11 mos

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with dogs, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Curly is a retired field trial racing greyhound who joined the American Lurcher Project in April. He is part of a threesome, you could say. He has a brother called Moe and Larry. Curly weight is 62 pounds and he was born on November 27, 2022. Curly is a love bug, and super friendly and outgoing. We small dog tested him and found he was too active for small dogs. He is great with larger dogs and loves people. No cats please. Curly is boarding at the Celina Pet Center. He is neutered and had a dental. Heartworm negative and up to date on vaccines. All of our dogs are microchipped and on Heartworm prevention. Curly will need a fenced in yard to run and play. AmericanLurcherProject@gmail.com. Please check us out on Face Book: www.facebook.com/groups/ohiolurchers/. The ALP adopts to approved families in surrounding states.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Columbus, Ohio

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Rescue

Marrey's Angels: Transport East 1

Columbus, OH 43081

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

April's Babies

Westerville, OH 43081

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Charlie's Wish Animal Rescue

309 Gateshead Ct, Westerville, OH 43081

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

American Lurcher Rescue, Inc.

9820 Covan Drive, Westerville, OH 43082

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

CHA Animal Shelter

3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH 43231

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center COURTESY POST

4340 Tamarack Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Columbus Pet Rescue

Columbus, OH 43229

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center

4340 Tamarack Blvd., Columbus, OH 43229

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Forever Dobes Rescue

Columbus, OH 43230

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Help Save Pets - Gahanna, Ohio

610 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

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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