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Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center and Shelter

Dog shelter in Lancaster, OH

OUR MISSION: It is the mission of the Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center & Shelter to provide an environment of continuous improvement; emphasizing excellent service and safety for the community; providing the dogs and people of Fairfield County protection, care, and compassion with innovative, yet sustainable means; all while maintaining a standard of the utmost integrity.

It is the purpose of the Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center and Shelter to embrace the dogs of the community; to keep lost or adoptable dogs safe until they can find their way home; to protect Fairfield County through the enforcement of Section 955 of the Ohio Revised Code , and to continue to provide the community with education opportunities on the importance of pet safety and population control.

Contact
Address
1715 Granville Pike
Lancaster, OH 43130
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1715 Granville Pike

Lancaster, OH 43130

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Adoptable pets at Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center and Shelter

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

German Shepherd Dog/Catahoula Leopard Dog

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

Golden Retriever

Male, Young
Lancaster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Bandit's adoption status with email updates.
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Bandit

Siberian Husky

Female, Adult
Lancaster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Frankincense's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankincense

Australian Cattle Dog/Jack Russell Terrier

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

German Shepherd Dog

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

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Lancaster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Flurry's adoption status with email updates.
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Flurry

Mixed Breed (Medium)

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

Mixed Breed (Large)

Male, Young
Lancaster, OH

Shelter FAQs

Fairfield County, Ohio

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Meet the Pet
  • 3. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

None

Adoption application

https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/xbv56ENZR7t8dQndW

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

Shepherd (Unknown Type)/German Shepherd Dog

Female, 9 yrs 1 mo
New Albany, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rags's adoption status with email updates.
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Rags

Domestic Mediumhair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Hilliard, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cesar's adoption status with email updates.
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Cesar

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 4 yrs 2 mos
Delaware, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Jovie - KBC's adoption status with email updates.
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Jovie - KBC

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Bulldog/American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, 1 yr 11 mos
Lewis Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Giovanna's adoption status with email updates.
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Giovanna

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Powell, OH

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