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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.

Nala

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Our dog Nala is a very sweet, friendly, excited and high energy dog and we have been struggling to give her the attention and exercise she needs. My partner and I work 50-70 hours per week and it has become very challenging to care for her outside of basic needs and walks. We really love Nala but also want the best for her at this point.

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Solo

Morkie

Male, Adult

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Solo is a 10-year-old morkie. He is cute and can be very sweet. Him and one of our other dogs does not get along very well; therefore, we are looking for a new home for him. Solo is in good health, however, his teeth are not in the best of shape. The vet wants to leave them alone. We do feed him soft food. We are hoping to place him in a good home where he can be cared for throughout the remainder of his life.

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Barry

Shih Tzu Bichon Frise

Male, 6 yrs 8 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 10 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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Toffee

German Shepherd Dog

Female, Adult

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

We are rehoming because our older daughter is going to college this fall and my mom will become our babysitter and she is allergic to dogs. We adopted her from the Franklin county dog shelter in 2023. They think she was about 1-2 years old. We think she's around 4-5 years old now. She is very healthy. I walk her twice per day around 30 minutes. She weighs 70 lbs. We give her a heart guard and was spayed. We take her two regular vet visits and have all records. We give her the basic Costco dog food which she likes. She loves playing fetch but will not drop the stick so you have to hold one so she will drop hers which works every time. She is a sweetheart around and kids. She does extremely well at the dog park. She is a little skittish which is cute because she's leash-reactive or just reactive in general, like most German shepherds that are not trained. The new owner must take her on long walks or have a large area she can play because she needs a ton of exercise. Extra food/heartguard

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Chiraq

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Senior

Westerville, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

7 years old. He is highly food-driven, and loved beef, chicken, and peanut butter. Adores every person he meets. Very energetic and ready to play fetch or go on walks/runs. Big sniffer who wants to explore new places and smells. He has lived with two other dogs, but has shown signs of anxiety around new dogs lately (he has never bitten another dog). He has no experience with cats. I have had him basically his whole life, but unfortunately my allergies and new work schedule now prevent me from getting him nearly the exercise and attention he deserves.

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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

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

Help Save Pets - Gahanna, Ohio

610 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

New Albany Pet Rescue

New Albany, OH 43054

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

RescuedOhio

PO Box 382, New Albany, OH 43054

Pet Types: 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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