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

Cricket

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 1 yr 9 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

🌸 Meet Cricket! 🌸 This sweet little lady is ready to find her forever home! Cricket is a small mixed breed, weighing around 25 pounds — just the right size for snuggles, car rides, and being your constant companion. She’s about a year and a half old and already potty trained! Cricket has one gorgeous blue eye that makes her truly one of a kind. She’s incredibly lovable, adores kids and people, and gets along great with other dogs too. Wherever she goes, her gentle personality and happy tail win everyone over. 💕 Cricket came to us from Louisiana, where she was rescued from a kill shelter along with her two puppies. Her babies have already found their forever homes, and now it’s finally her turn to be the one who’s spoiled with love! She’s scheduled for her spay, which will be fully covered by the rescue. She’s also up to date on her vaccinations and all ready to meet her new family. Cricket’s story is one of second chances and unconditional love. If you’re looking for a loyal, affectionate companion with a heart of gold (and the prettiest blue eye you’ve ever seen!), Cricket could be your perfect match. 🩵🐶 Application to adopt https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/STRR/Dog

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Lucy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 1 mo

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

💔 Meet Lucy — the little dog who still believes in love. 🐾 Lucy was found tied to a tree, her body showing she’d just had puppies. She’s estimated around 2 years old and still very much a puppy at heart, full of joy, curiosity, and hope. We believe Lucy was kept in a basement or garage before she was rescued. Because of that, she’s still learning her house manners, but she’s catching on quickly with consistency and patience. She’s such a smart, eager girl who just wants to make you proud. She is an absolute lover and snuggles up like a nice heated blanket 🐾 Lucy loves her chew toys — she keeps one in every room like little treasures she’s collected now that she finally has a safe place to call home. 🧸 She adores other dogs and will play with them all day long, and she’d love to be friends with cats too (though her excitement can be a bit much for some). After all she’s survived, Lucy deserves a family who will give her the love and security she’s been missing. She’s ready for her second chance — could it be with you? 💕

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Tux

Boston Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 11 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs,

Story

🐾 Adoption Update! 🐾 There will be no adoption event this weekend, but that doesn’t mean the cuteness stops! 🥰 Throughout the week, we’ll be featuring some of our wonderful cats and dogs who are still waiting patiently to find their forever homes. 💕 We will still be doing meet-and-greets for anyone who is pre-approved to adopt, so if you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, now’s the perfect time! 🏡🐶🐱 Just fill out the adoption application below to get pre-approved — it’s quick and easy! ✨ Meet Tux! ✨ This sweet boy is around 6 to 8 years old and has been with our rescue for almost two years waiting for that special home to call his own. 🖤🤍 Tux is paralyzed from the waist down, but don’t let that fool you — he doesn’t let anything slow him down! 💪 He does have a little wheelchair, but he prefers to scoot around on his own, and he gets around amazingly well. Because of his paralysis, Tux wears diapers or belly wraps and will need a home that can give him a little extra care and a lot of love. ❤️ He’s great with other dogs and kids, and he absolutely loves to play with squeaky toys — they’re his absolute favorite! 🧸 He’s up to date on vaccines and neutered, ready to roll (or scoot!) right into your heart. 🥹 Tux is truly one of a kind — a happy, loving boy who just needs someone special to see past his differences and give him the forever home he’s been dreaming of. 🌟 Thank you for watching and for always supporting our rescue mission. Every like, share, and kind word helps animals like Tux get one step closer to finding their happily ever after. 🥰 Application to adopt: https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/STRR/Dog #AdoptDontShop #RescueLove #ForeverHome #AdoptTux #SpecialNeedsDog #Handicapable #PetRescue

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Bear

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 1 mo

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with cats, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

🐾💙 Meet Bear! 💙🐾 Meet Bear, a lovable large mixed breed with a heart as big as his size! 🐶✨ This gentle giant is the biggest sweetheart and a total meathead — he just wants to be wherever you are to soak up all the love and attention. 💕 Bear is good with kids, though he doesn’t always realize his size, so supervision is recommended. He’s very energetic and loves spending time outside playing with other dogs, exploring, and having fun in the sunshine. 🌞 This happy boy also loves car rides, does well on a leash, and enjoys learning new tricks — he sits for treats like a champ! He’s crate trained and almost fully potty trained, making him a great companion for a home ready for a big, loving dog. 🏡 Bear gets along well with cats, though he does enjoy playtime and will respond to a “no” command to redirect. He’s up to date on shots, neutered, and ready to find his furever home where he can share all his love and energy. Born around November 9, 2024, Bear is looking for a family that can match his playfulness, affection, and enthusiasm for life! 💙 Application to adopt https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/STRR/Dog #AdoptBear #RescueDog #BigLoveBigDog #AdoptDontShop #ForeverHome #GentleGiant #PlayfulPup

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Chance

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 9 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

🐾 Meet Chance — the Brave Pittie Mix with the Biggest Heart! 💙 Sweet Chance has already been through so much in his young life, but you’d never know it from his happy, loving spirit. 💕 This adorable pittie mix was surrendered from a heartbreaking situation — he and his siblings were severely underweight, battling worms, and struggling just to get by. Thankfully, they were rescued, treated, and showered with love, and now Chance is healthy, thriving, and ready for a fresh start! 🌈 Chance has come such a long way! He’s had flea treatment, been dewormed, and is now up to date on all his shots and neutered. His estimated date of birth is March 6, 2025, which makes him just a happy, bouncy pup full of energy and love. 🐶 Chance is great with other dogs and absolutely loves playing outside with his siblings. He’s doing awesome in the car and is crate trained, too! He’s working on his potty training — and doing well — and he already knows how to sit for treats like a good boy. 🦴 He’s also good around cats, though his playful puppy energy sometimes takes over — but with a firm “no,” he’ll redirect easily. He’s been around kids and does well, though as a growing puppy, he’s still learning his manners and boundaries. Chance may have had a rough beginning, but he hasn’t let that dim his spirit. He’s a sweet, playful, affectionate boy who just wants to be loved. He adores attention, belly rubs, and spending time with people who make him feel safe. ❤️ 🐕 Chance is ready to trade his sad past for a bright future filled with love, laughter, and a family to call his own. Could you be the one to give him the forever home he’s been waiting for? 🏡✨

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Chief

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 1 mo

Elida, OH

Size

(when grown) -

Details

Story

Meet Chief! Chief is a handsome, medium-sized mixed breed around 5–7 years old and weighing about 41 lbs. He’s neutered, heartworm negative, up to date on all vaccinations, and ready to find his forever home! Chief is house-trained, crate-trained, and walks nicely on a leash. He’s good with most other dogs (if there are other dogs in the house we suggest a meet and greet with the other dogs) and great with kids, but would do best in a home without cats. This friendly guy loves to play with his chew toys and is always up for an adventure — especially if it involves a car ride! Chief’s the perfect mix of playful and easygoing, making him a wonderful companion for an active family or anyone looking for a loyal, happy friend. If you’re ready to add some fun, love, and tail wags to your life, Chief is your guy! 🐾 Adopt Chief through All Starr Pets Rescue today! 🐾

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lima, Ohio

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

Here are a few organizations closest to you:

Shelter

Ohio SPCA & Humane Society

3606 Elida Road, Lima, OH 45807

Pet Types: cats, birds, dogs, farm animals, horses, rabbits, reptiles, small animals

Rescue

All Starr Pet Rescue

207 S Greenlawn Ave, Elida, OH 45807

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Allen County Dog Warden

1165 Seriff Rd., Lima, OH 45805

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Open Hearts Bully Rescue

5560 Bellefontaine Rd, Lima, OH 45804

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

TLU Rescue

142 Vance Street, Bluffton, OH 45817

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Putnam Pet Rescue

PO Box 41, Pandora, OH 45877

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Auglaize County Humane Society

616 North Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

Shelter

Putnam County Dog Shelter

1490 E. Second St., Ottawa, OH 45875

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Putnam Pet Pals

Ottawa, OH 45875

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Lil Paws Rescue Inc.

PO BOX 216, Jackson Center, OH 45334

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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