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Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter

Dog shelter in Valley View, OH

Where Our Dogs Come From

Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter is a temporary home for dogs that are found on the streets by the county dog wardens. Dogs are held for 72 hours in order for the owner to claim them. After the holding period, unclaimed dogs may be available for adoption.

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9500 Sweet Valley Drive
Valley View, OH 44125
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9500 Sweet Valley Drive

Valley View, OH 44125

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Adoptable pets at Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter

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Vegas

American Staffordshire Terrier

Female, Adult
Valley View, OH
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Snowflake

Golden Retriever

Female, Adult
Valley View, OH
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Abominable

Hound (Unknown Type)

Male, 11 mos
Valley View, OH
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Tinsel

Golden Retriever/Poodle (Standard)

Female, 1 yr
Valley View, OH
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Pudding

Boston Terrier/English Bulldog

Female, 2 yrs
Valley View, OH
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Mi-Ori

Bichon Frise

Female, 1 yr
Valley View, OH
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Pine

Akita

Male, 1 yr
Valley View, OH
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Bobby

American Bulldog

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Valley View, OH

Shelter FAQs

Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter
9500 Sweet Valley Drive
Valley View, Ohio 44125
216-525-PUPS

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Interview
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Adoption Process

All dogs are adopted on a first come first adopt basis. We will not hold a dog for anyone. We strongly encourage you to stop down and pay us a visit, as we have many more dogs in our care than are listed on the website. You may visit with our dogs during our normal business hours of: Tuesday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday from 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.; closed on Monday.

Remember that before adopting, you must:

Be 18 years of age or older
Have identification showing your current address
Have landlord permission to own a dog if you are a tenant
Meet and greet with any resident dogs or children 9 and under

Adoption Questionnaire

Before you can spend time with a dog, there is a brief questionnaire that you will need to fill out. Our staff will review these questions with you in order to help you decide which dog is the right fit for you, your family, and your lifestyle. This information is confidential and will be used only to assist our staff in determining the best possible placement. Please spend the time necessary to make the best possible decision for you AND the dog you may adopt.

Adoption Fees
The cost to adopt a dog is $95, $170 for a puppy. This includes:

DHLP, Parvo Vaccination, Rabies Vaccination and Bordatella
Heartworm test for age appropriate dogs
Spay/Neuter surgery
Dog license
Microchip

Although dogs receive initial vaccinations from us, please make an appointment to see your veterinarian within ten to 14 days after you take your new dog home for a complete and thorough physical examination, and to continue with vaccinations as necessary.

Adoption application

https://cuyahogadogs.com/en-US/Adoption-Process.aspx

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter

Nine Lives Rescue

Fay Road,
Painesville, OH 44077

Lake Humane Society

7564 Tyler Blvd., Bldg. E,
Mentor, OH 44060

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

Chihuahua/Jack Russell Terrier

Male, 9 yrs 7 mos
Lorain, OH
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Salsa

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 2 yrs 11 mos
Twinsburg, OH
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Posie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Bonnie bonded withJulio

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 7 mos
Macedonia, OH
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Petey

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 6 yrs 3 mos
Cleveland, OH
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Sasha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 14 yrs 1 mo
Parma, OH

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