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Puppies and dogs in Nelsonville, Ohio

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

Honey

Rhodesian Ridgeback

Female, Young

Logan, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Honey is a fully trained, purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback who is looking for a new home where she can truly relax and thrive. After both of our female Ridgebacks had litters, they began to have serious conflicts. Although both are now spayed, the tension remains, and with a new baby in our home, we can no longer safely manage them together. When separated, Honey is an incredibly sweet and loving dog. She is gentle and patient with our baby, allows him to climb on her and tug her ears, and shows concern when he cries. She is e-collar trained, walks calmly right at your side, is leash trained, eager to please, and learns new tricks quickly. At just 2 years old, Honey is athletic and enjoys walks but is also content without them. She is fairly independent, does well with free feeding, and would thrive in a home where she feels safe and secure. We would love to meet potential adopters to ensure she’s the perfect fit for her new family.

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BERNEE

Bernedoodle

Male, Senior

Athens, 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

Bernee is a 96 pound 7 year old baby. He’s loyal and goofy but protective. He enjoys outdoors in spurts, car rides, playing fetch

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Elvis

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 4 yrs 7 mos

Athens, OH

Size

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

Details

Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Elvis is a 4 year old male who is extremely sweet and loves to be loved on. You can see this immediately when you first meet him. He doesn't have a mean bone in his body. He is jovial and silly and loves to roll around in the grass. He's respectful of other dogs and wants to play! He can snooze all day or go on long hikes. He has that typical beagle bark and even howls a good long howl, when someone he loves walks out the door. He's happy 100% of the time, and when you call his name, he comes running toward you with his big floppy ears and a huge smile, ready for anything!!! He loves to play with flappy toys. He's fully housebroken. He is just all love. He has an innate desire to track and find his favorite people. He's just a great, all around dog and is really smart and needs someone with a gentle, yet firm personality, to guide him to do what you want him to do, and he will be the perfect housemate. If you are interested in meeting Elvis or any of our adoptable pets, submit an application to athenshumane.org/adopt

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War

Mutt American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult

New Lexington, OH

Size

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

Details

Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered,

Story

Hello, I have a 6-year-old female named War. I got her from one of my elderly clients who can no longer care for her. I am 66 years old and don't want a pet at this time in my life. War is part pitbull with short red hair. She has never bit anyone. She was spayed by the Rascal Unit on 12-10-2025. That procedure also included a rabies shot. War is very friendly and playful. She loves playing with her toys and loves cuddles. She likes children and other animals. I am seeking to rehome her. Can you help with this situation? I'm not sure what kind of home I'm seeking for War. Just nice people who treat her well.

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Loper

Akita Husky

Male, Adult

Rushville, OH

Size

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

Details

Not good with cats, Needs special attention, Needs experienced adopter, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,

Story

Took him from a shelter where he was going to be euthanized for his fear aggression of men. I saw potential for growth and improvement for his fear. I now have him at my home where I have contacted a personal trainer to help with his behavior. Loper is 5 years old, 76 pounds and is on a sensitive skin and stomach diet, and hip and joint supplements for his hip dysplasia and gabapentin. The vet does not see any problems at this time for his hips. Loper will need someone with experience in Akitas or knowledge. He is very smart and loves attention on his own terms. He has met dogs through a fence and seems ok. But has not met face to face. Loper is very sweet, tolerant, smart. He is crate trained and asks to go potty. He has medium energy. He loves walks and explore new smells, loves squeaky toys and chewing on chicken flavored nylabones. He will follow you around the house where ever you go. He needs to find his forever with someone you keeps up with his training.

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Joel

Rottweiler

Male, Young

Stockport, OH

Size

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

Details

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

Story

Sweet tempered, 1 year old, 52 pounds, good boy who trots at your heels outdoors and lays his head on your knee when you come in and sit down. He needs to be n a home with another compatable dog. Neutered, current on shots, Lyme, heartworm negative. Fee $150.November 20, 2025, 5:08 pm

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Dog shelters and rescues in Nelsonville, Ohio

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Rescue

Avalon Animal Rescue

Nelsonville, OH 45764

Pet Types: cats, dogs, rabbits, small animals

Shelter

Athens County Dog Shelter

13333 OH 13, Chauncey, OH 45719

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

Hocking County Dog Shelter

120 Homer Avenue, Logan, OH 43138

Pet Types: dogs

Shelter

The Pet Orphanage

34200 Keller Rd, Logan, OH 43138

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Friends of the Shelter Dogs

P.O. Box 576, Athens, OH 45701

Pet Types: dogs

Rescue

Athens County Humane Society

Athens, OH 45701

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Pound Rescue of Athens

P.O. Box 1209, Athens, OH 45701

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Painted Acres Animal Rescue

68649 Dutch lane, Zaleski, OH 45698

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Shelter

Perry County Dog Shelter

1650 Commerce Drive, New Lexington, OH 43764

Pet Types: cats, dogs

Rescue

Perry County Humane Society

P.O. Box 105, New Lexington, OH 43764

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

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