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Puppies and dogs in Lima, Ohio

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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.
We'll also keep you updated on Lucy's adoption status with email updates.
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Lucy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 3 yrs 5 mos
Elida, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
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💔 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? 💕
We'll also keep you updated on Eden's adoption status with email updates.
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Eden

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 yrs 1 mo
Elida, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Meet Eden — a beautiful girl with a heart just as lovely as her name. 💕🐾 Eden is an approximately 52-pound medium mixed breed who is ready to find the loving forever home she truly deserves. This sweet girl has such a gentle, kind personality and absolutely loves being around people. She has a calm, affectionate nature and would make a wonderful companion for a lucky family. Eden does great with other dogs and is also good with cats, making her a wonderful addition to many different types of homes. She enjoys being around her furry friends and would love a home where she can share her love and companionship. She is up to date on all of her vaccinations and is already spayed, so she’s ready to settle right into her new life. Eden was previously heartworm positive, but she has completed treatment and is now heartworm negative — healthy, happy, and ready to move forward with a bright future. Eden is truly such a sweet girl who just wants a family to love her. She’s the type of dog that will happily sit by your side, greet you with a wagging tail, and remind you every day how special rescue dogs really are. Now all Eden needs is someone to give her the forever home she has been waiting for. Could that be you? 🐶❤️
We'll also keep you updated on Pepper's adoption status with email updates.
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Pepper

Mixed Breed (Medium) Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Elida, OH
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
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Meet Pepper 💕 Pepper is a handsome male medium mixed breed puppy with a sweet personality and a heart full of love. His estimated birth date is December 26, 2025, making him the perfect little holiday surprise that just keeps giving joy! 🎄🐾 Pepper is already showing what a wonderful companion he will be. He is great with other dogs and enjoys having furry friends around to play with and learn from. Whether he’s bouncing around during playtime or snuggling up after a long day of puppy adventures, Pepper has a gentle, loving nature that makes everyone fall in love with him. This smart little guy is also puppy pad trained, which is a great start for his future family as he continues learning all the good puppy manners he’ll need. Like all puppies, he will thrive with a family that can provide patience, guidance, and lots of love while he grows into the amazing dog he’s meant to be. Pepper is up to date on his vaccinations, and he will be neutered at around six months old, which will be covered by the rescue at Auglaize Animal Hospital in Wapakoneta. Pepper is at that fun puppy stage where everything is exciting—new toys, new people, and new adventures. He would love a forever family that will help him continue to learn, explore the world, and give him all the cuddles he deserves. 🐶💗 If you’re looking for a sweet, playful, and loving puppy to add to your family, Pepper might just be the perfect match. Your new best friend could be waiting for you. 🐾
We'll also keep you updated on Robyn's adoption status with email updates.
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Robyn

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 3 mos
Elida, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Robyn is a pitty mix, approx. a year old and weighs 40pds. She was taken out of dog warden to give her room at her foster home to run and play. She gets along with anything and anyone. She will greet all with loves and tail wags. Will fetch a ball, sits and her recall is pretty good. Walks very well on a leash and loves car rides. She is also house broken UTD on shots and is already fixed and is ready for her forever home
We'll also keep you updated on Riley's adoption status with email updates.
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Riley

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 mos
Elida, OH
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
Riley is a spayed female pit mix. She is around 46 lbs. she was pulled from the Allen County Dog Warden. Riley has an old injury that has left her with a permanent limp, which does not stop her from behaving like a normal dog. She still plays and will chase after toys, and loves play fighting with other dogs and running with them outside. She will always choose to be cuddled and loved on over anything else. She just craves attention and love. She is ok on a leash but does pull a little. Good in the car and likes car rides. She is good with other dogs and loves kids. I would recommend no cats but she does live around a few of them. She just doesn't know her size and likes to chase them. She is spayed, up to date on shots and heart worm negative. She is crate trained. Riley is house trained and does well as long as she is let out consistently.
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Tater

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs
Elida, OH
Size
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Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Story
🥔Tater is a medium mixed breed male, he is around 5-7 years old. Neutered and up to date on shots and he is heart worm negative. Tater was found as a stray in Lima. Good with other dogs, cats and kids. Tater is crate trained and does ok on a leash. Likes going on car rides. He is working on potty training and does well as long as he is let out consistently. He loves to lay next to his people and thinks he's a lap dog. He was treated for fleas and dewormed. 🐶

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Dog shelters and rescues in Lima, Ohio

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Ohio SPCA & Humane Society

3606 Elida Road, Lima, OH 45807

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

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All Starr Pet Rescue

207 S Greenlawn Ave, Elida, OH 45807

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Allen County Dog Warden

1165 Seriff Rd., Lima, OH 45805

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Open Hearts Bully Rescue

5560 Bellefontaine Rd, Lima, OH 45804

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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TLU Rescue

142 Vance Street, Bluffton, OH 45817

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Putnam Pet Rescue

PO Box 41, Pandora, OH 45877

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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Auglaize County Humane Society

616 North Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

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Putnam County Dog Shelter

1490 E. Second St., Ottawa, OH 45875

Pet Types: dogs

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Putnam Pet Pals

Ottawa, OH 45875

Pet Types: dogs

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Lil Paws Rescue Inc.

PO BOX 216, Jackson Center, OH 45334

Pet Types: dogs

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