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Ross County Humane Society

Dog shelter in Chillicothe, OH

The Humane Society is a nonprofit corporation. We are governed by a Board of Directors who are volunteers from the community, dedicated to animal welfare. We are committed to the general welfare, sheltering and placement of animals, prevention of cruelty to animals, animal overpopulation, and education concerning humane treatment of all living creatures. The Society is not controlled or funded by any state-wide or national organization.

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Address
2308 Lick Run Road
Chillicothe, OH 45601
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2308 Lick Run Road

Chillicothe, OH 45601

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 Ross County Humane Society

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

Labrador Retriever/Great Pyrenees

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

Labrador Retriever/Great Pyrenees

Female, 5 mos
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Big Papa Elf's adoption status with email updates.
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Big Papa Elf

Dachshund/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 5 yrs
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cane's adoption status with email updates.
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Cane

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Candy's adoption status with email updates.
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Candy

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 2 mos
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Bernard the Elf's adoption status with email updates.
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Bernard the Elf

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 mos
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Stubbs's adoption status with email updates.
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Stubbs

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 4 mos
Chillicothe, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Panther's adoption status with email updates.
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Panther

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Chillicothe, OH

Shelter FAQs

For intake we only take in dogs from Ross County.

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 4. Sign Adoption Contract

Additional adoption info

We do require all pets in the home be spayed or neutered at adoption. If not we generally will offer to help get them spayed or neutered or offer spots on our low cost clinic. Pets must be up to date on vaccines and live inside.

Our adoption process starts by filling out an application online at https://rosscountyhumanesociety.org/adoption-application/ or in person at 2308 Lick Run Rd. Chillcothe, OH. We will check vet reference and landlord if applicable. You then watch your email for a response. Next you come into the shelter and meet the dog or dogs you are interested in. From there you can adopt the dog or use our 5 day Foster-to-adopt program (if you live within an hour of Chillicothe).

Adoption application

https://rosscountyhumanesociety.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Ross County Humane Society

Wild Horse Rescue, Inc.

714 Diehlman Rd,
McDermott, OH 45652

Forgotten 4-Paws

P.O. Box 134,
Pickerington, OH 43147

Fairfield County Dog Adoption Center and Shelter

1715 Granville Pike,
Lancaster, OH 43130

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
West Union, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Nutella (Kitty)'s adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Nutella (Kitty)

Domestic Shorthair

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 yrs 5 mos
West Union, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Football Four - Buckeye's adoption status with email updates.
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Football Four - Buckeye

Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Ashville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cory's adoption status with email updates.
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Cory

Domestic Shorthair/Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Hilliard, 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

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