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Puppies and dogs in Dover, Ohio

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These adorable dogs are available for adoption in Dover, 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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Labrador Retriever German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 mos
New Philadelphia, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Needs experienced adopter,
Story
10 week old pups available. MUST have a vet that the new adopter can list. We WILL get a vet reference from this listed vet clinic. We do this with ALL puppies to avoid use for bait dogs!!! Black German Shepherd, Chocolate Lab, Black Lab, Pit Bull mix!!!!! Have been wormed!!! One male and three females left!! Male is listed in first pic, the rest are females. Please call BEFORE EMAILING at 330-364-7190 or our field cell 330-340-0437. Thank you for looking to save a valuable life!!!!
We'll also keep you updated on Willow's adoption status with email updates.
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Willow

Cane Corso Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 6 mos
New Philadelphia, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
We need to re-home WILLOW (2yr old PIT/CANE CORSO) ASAP. Her owner loves her with all of his heart, but he starts a new job and tech school next week. Will not be home to care for her. He and Willow currently have no heat in their place. I dropped off a fleece dog coat/comforter/heavy blankets Spayed/house trained/current on vaccines/loves toddlers/teens/adults/dogs/cats. THE GENTLEST TEMPERAMENT a dog could have. OWC DOG RESCUE 330-364-7190 to adopt/inquire BEFORE emailing
We'll also keep you updated on Holly's adoption status with email updates.
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Holly

Goldendoodle

Female, 7 yrs
New Philadelphia, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Great dog. Totally and completely house trained. Loves kids. Best in a home without other dogs, though. Please call BEFORE emailing at 330-364-7190 or our field cell at 330-340-0437. All of our adoptions must begin with a personal phone call before receiving adoption forms!!!! *NOTE-breeding this dog is NOT AN OPTION. Thank you for looking to save a valuable life!!!
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Bixby

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Magnolia, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This litter of 4 came in at just days old as bottle babies. Mom was said to be a pittie mix, we have no clue what dad was. Our best guess is Lab, Shepherd, Husky. Born 4/21/25. They should mature in the 50 lbs range. They are veery friendly. outgoing pups. Pups have their vet exam, spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, microchip, and started on heartworm/flea/tick prevention. Adoption fee is $400.00 Fill out an application @ http://www.saveamomrescue.com and be sure to notify your vet that it's ok to give us a reference. We will call there for a reference. Pups will be ready for adoption on June 22nd.
We'll also keep you updated on Oliver's adoption status with email updates.
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Oliver

Great Dane

Male, Puppy
Magnolia, 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
Mom appears to be a purebred Great Dane. We do not know what dad was. Starlight and Oliver were hand raised because mom was overwhelmed with raising pups and being careless. Born 4-18-25 Fill out an application to adopt @ www.saveamomrescue.com and be sure to let your vet know it's ok to give us a reference. We will call there before setting up meet and greets. Pups will be ready for adoption on June 22nd.
We'll also keep you updated on Bismark's adoption status with email updates.
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Bismark

Labrador Retriever

Male, Puppy
Magnolia, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
This litter of 4 came in at just days old as bottle babies. Mom was said to be a pittie mix, we have no clue what dad was. Our best guess is Lab, Shepherd, Husky. Born 4/21/25. They should mature in the 50 lbs range. They are veery friendly. outgoing pups. Pups have their vet exam, spay/neuter, age-appropriate vaccinations, fecal, deworming, microchip, and started on heartworm/flea/tick prevention. Adoption fee is $400.00 Fill out an application @ http://www.saveamomrescue.com and be sure to notify your vet that it's ok to give us a reference. We will call there for a reference. Pups will be ready for adoption on June 22nd.

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Dog shelters and rescues in Dover, Ohio

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Belmont County Animal Shelter

45244 National Road West, St. Clairsville, OH 43950

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Greyhound Gathering

3570 Shepler Church SW, Canton, OH 44706

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Happy Endings Toy Breed and Puppy Rescue

1461 Aster Ave., Akron, OH 44301

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Heroes of Animals Foundation

3120 Bloomfield Road, Cambridge, OH 43725

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Holmes County Humane Society - Featuring Holmes Cty. Dog Pound

PO Box 442, Millersburg, OH 44654

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Medina County Animal Shelter

6334 Deerview Ln, Medina, OH 44256

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North American Shar-pei Rescue Great Lakes Region

2390 Cardinal Ct. # C, Wooster, OH 44691

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Northeast Ohio Shetland Sheepdog Rescue Inc

7028 Newton Falls Rd, Ravenna, OH 44266

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Under My Wing Rottweiler Rescue

Ashland County, OH 44805

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Coalition for Animal Concerns

Canton, OH 44702

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