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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

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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 MONARCH's adoption status with email updates.
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MONARCH

Australian Cattle Dog

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

Boxer

Male, 3 yrs 4 mos
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on DICE's adoption status with email updates.
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DICE

Boxer

Male, 7 yrs 8 mos
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on BEAU's adoption status with email updates.
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BEAU

Boxer

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

American Bulldog/American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 3 yrs
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

Under Dogz Rescue

Parma, OH 44129

CJ's Cavy Caves

1634 30th St NE,
Canton, OH 44714

Cassidys Critters

Darrow Rd,
Akron, OH 44305

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

Bulldog/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 6 yrs 3 mos
Sharon Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Speedie's adoption status with email updates.
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Speedie

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 7 yrs 2 mos
Louisville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Prue's adoption status with email updates.
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Prue

Mixed Breed (Small)

Female, 2 mos
Novelty, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Nigel's adoption status with email updates.
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Nigel

Doberman Pinscher/Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, 6 mos
Columbia Station, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Agnes Barcardi's adoption status with email updates.
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Agnes Barcardi

English Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs 4 mos
Boardman, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Tamale's adoption status with email updates.
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Tamale

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 7 yrs 6 mos
Twinsburg, OH

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