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Summit County Animal Control

Animal shelter in Akron, OH

MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the County of Summit Division of Animal Control to provide humane animal control by protecting the health, safety and well-being of citizens and animals of the County of Summit through law enforcement, compassion towards animals and promotion of responsible pet ownership.

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250 Opportunity Parkway
Akron, OH 44307
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Meet their adoptable pets

250 Opportunity Parkway

Akron, OH 44307

Hours of Operation

Sunday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Monday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

See every new pet that comes to this shelter!

Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Summit County Animal Control

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

Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 mos
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on DANEANE's adoption status with email updates.
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DANEANE

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on BUZZ's adoption status with email updates.
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BUZZ

Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 1 yr
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on CHUBBS's adoption status with email updates.
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CHUBBS

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 5 yrs
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on KASSIDY's adoption status with email updates.
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KASSIDY

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Adult
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on LOKI's adoption status with email updates.
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LOKI

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on HAMMEL's adoption status with email updates.
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HAMMEL

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on WIZARD's adoption status with email updates.
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WIZARD

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Akron, OH

Shelter FAQs

Summit County in Ohio

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 3. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adopting a friend~
Dogs (and puppies) are $28: $10.00 for the adoption / $18.00 for the licenses
Cats (and Kittens) are $5.00

All age appropriate animals are receiving a one year Rabies Vaccination. All adoptable animals are being treated with Fenbendazole for most common intestinal parasites. All adoptable animals are given Nitenpyram for fleas.

All adoptable dogs are being vaccinated for the following:
●Distemper
●Adeno Virus
●Leptospirosis
●Parvo
● Parainfluenza

All adoptable cats are being vaccinated for the following:
●Feline Rhinotracheitis
●Calici
●Panleukopenia
●Chlamydia Viruses

All dogs and cats will be spayed or neutered before leaving the facility. This is included in the adoption fee.

All dogs over 6 months of age will be tested for heartworm before they are adopted.

All cats will be tested for FIV and Feline Leukemia before they are adopted.

Our Hours:
Office staffed from 7:30AM to 4:00PM / Monday through Friday (closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays)
The Animal Control Facility is staffed from 10:00AM to 6:00PM Monday-Friday, 12:00PM to 3:00PM Saturday and 1:00PM to 3:00PM on Sunday. Closed on holidays.

If you have any questions regarding this animal or any other animal at our facility please call us @ (330)643-2845.

Adoption application

https://www.facebook.com/SummitAnimalControl

Pets at shelters & rescues near Summit County Animal Control

Northeast Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue

5580 Gault Road,
North Jackson, OH 44451

Take 2 Rescue

New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Stark County Humane Society

5100 Peach St NE,
Louisville, OH 44641

We'll also keep you updated on Cooper's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Cooper

Rat Terrier/Labrador Retriever

Male, Young
Burbank transport, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie (Mom of grey litter)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie (Mom of grey litter)

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Grover's adoption status with email updates.
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Grover

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 3 yrs 6 mos
Macedonia, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Asha's adoption status with email updates.
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Asha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs 3 mos
Novelty, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Heidi Bonded Pair's adoption status with email updates.
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Heidi Bonded Pair

Border Collie

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Minerva, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Toby's adoption status with email updates.
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Toby

Domestic Shorthair

Male, Young
Medina, OH

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