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The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs

Dog rescue in Cleveland, OH

The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the rescue, adoption, and lifelong care of senior dogs abandoned in shelters and pounds. The Sanctuary's mission also includes developing programs that match senior dogs and senior people to their mutual benefit and fostering an awareness of lifelong responsibility to our companion animals.

Our in-home foster care program places senior dogs from area shelters in loving homes until they find appropriate permanent homes. All of our rescued senior dogs have been spayed or neutered, evaluated for temperament, and provided with necessary medical care. Should they not find homes, Sanctuary senior dogs have a place in our organization for life.

For Adoption & Education Center hours of operation or to learn more about the Sanctuary's adoption and sponsorship programs, therapy dog training, volunteer opportunities, and other programs for senior dogs, please contact us or visit our web site.

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Address
PO Box 609054
Cleveland, OH 44109
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Cleveland area and NE Ohio

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All Sanctuary dogs are spayed or neutered before being adopted. All dogs in the potential adopters' home must also be spayed or neutered. Be responsible. Spay or neuter your companion animal.

Visit our web site to download an adoption application. Fill out the application and return it to the Sanctuary. We check your references, review your application, and contact you by phone for an interview. We will arrange a meeting at our Adoption & Education Center in Cleveland with the dog of your choice. Once you have decided on the dog, we schedule a home visit. If approved, you can make arrangements to pick up your new best friend as soon as possible. Ask us about our senior dogs for senior people adoption program.

Pets at shelters & rescues near The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs

Luvin You Fur Life

Warren, OH 44483

We'll also keep you updated on Cheesecake II 15's adoption status with email updates.
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Cheesecake II 15

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 yrs 7 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Oreo & Snickers's adoption status with email updates.
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Oreo & Snickers

Guinea Pig

Male, Baby
Sharon Center, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mercy VII (in foster)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Mercy VII (in foster)

American Bulldog

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 3 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Rowdy 10yr's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Rowdy 10yr

Shih Tzu

Male, 10 yrs 1 mo
Mentor, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sparky's adoption status with email updates.
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Sparky

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 2 yrs 2 mos
Fairlawn, OH

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