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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.

Ivy

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 9 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Meet Ivy!! Ivy is a pit mix. Her est birthday is 1/21/2026. She is UTD on her shots dewormed, deflead and fixed. Ivy is one of the sweetest dogs you will ever meet. She can be a little shy at first but she warms up to you pretty quick. Once that happens, she will be your best friend. She loves to be right by your side no matter what youre doing. She loves to give kisses. She is a chewer. She will need to be watched. She is still a puppy after all. She is learning to walk on a leash. She does use a puppy pad. She just needs time and patience with her leash training but she will get there. She is great with other dogs and does good with cats. She would do best in a home with other dogs. Her adoption fee is $375.

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Matt

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Matt!!! He is a pitty mix. Est birth date is 4/21/24. He weighs a little over 50lbs right now. He is UTD on shots Flea free and dewormed. He is scheduled to be fixed later this month. Buddy came to us as a stray here in Lima. Buddy is working on potty training. He is not quite there but he is learning. He walks great on the leash. He loves his toys and playing fetch. He is learning simple commands. He already knows wait and come. He loves going on walks. Buddy loves people, he does not know a stranger. Buddy would do best in a home where he is the only pet in the house. He has not been around kids or cats. He has been around ducks and doesnt seem to mind them. His adoption fee is $375 and that covers his neutering at our vet at Auglaize Animal Hospital in Wapakoneta Ohio.

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Gussie

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Gussie!! She is 1 of 22 rescued. Birth date 8/10/26. We think she is pit/lab mix.This big girl is so sweet and full of puppy love!! She loves playing with her siblings and toys. Loves giving puppy kisses. She has her 1st set of shots and is still very small so we recommend puppy pad training indoors until they have had 2nd set of shots for safety of the puppy. They are due for 2nd set on 10/19/26. Gussie has been treated for fleas and worms. Adoption fee is $375 includes all 1st year puppy shots plus booster and rabies and spay or neuter at Auglaize Animal Hospital in Wapak. Gussie is ready for her forever home.

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Manny

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 3 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Manny!! He is going to be medium size. His birth date is 6/25/2026. He is UTD on shots deflead and dewormed. Manny and 7 of his litter mates were born in the rescue. Unfortunately 2 did not survive. His mom is we think a hound pit mix. We do not know what dad is. He is a sweet loving little boy. Loves to play with his other litter mates. He does get along with other dogs and does good with cats. He does have a lot of puppy energy. His adoption fee is $375 and that covers all his 1 year shots and his neutering at our vet at Auglaize Animal Hospital in Wapakoneta.

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Gerty

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Gerty 1 of 22 rescued. Birth date 8/10/26. We think she is pit/lab mix. This little girl is so sweet and full of puppy love!! She loves playing with her siblings and toys. Loves giving puppy kisses. She has her 1st set of shots and is still very small so we recommend puppy pad training indoors until they have had 2nd set of shots for safety of the puppy. They are due for 2nd set on 10/19/26. Gerty has been treated for fleas and worms. Adoption fee is $375 includes all 1st year puppy shots plus booster and rabies and spay or neuter at Auglaize Animal Hospital in Wapak. Gerty is ready for her forever home.

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Mela

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, 2 mos

Elida, OH

Size

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

Details

Story

Meet Mela!! She is 1 of 22 rescued. Birth date 8/10/26. We think she is pit/lab mix. This little girl is so sweet and full of puppy love!! She loves playing with her siblings and toys. Loves giving puppy kisses. She has her 1st set of shots and is still very small so we recommend puppy pad training indoors until they have had 2nd set of shots for safety of the puppy. They are due for 2nd set on 10/19/26. Mela has been treated for fleas and worms. Adoption fee is $375 includes all 1st year puppy shots plus booster and rabies and spay or neuter at Auglaize Animal Hospital in Wapak. Mela is ready for her forever home.

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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.

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Rescue

All Starr Pet Rescue

207 S Greenlawn Ave, Elida, OH 45807

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Ohio SPCA & Humane Society

3606 Elida Road, Lima, OH 45807

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

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

Auglaize County Humane Society

616 North Dixie Highway, Wapakoneta, OH 45895

Pet Types: cats, dogs, small animals

Rescue

Putnam Pet Pals

Ottawa, OH 45875

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Putnam County Dog Shelter

1490 E. Second St., Ottawa, OH 45875

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Lil Paws Rescue Inc.

PO BOX 216, Jackson Center, OH 45334

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Van Wert County Humane Society

550 Fox Road, Van Wert, OH 45891

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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