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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 ADAM's adoption status with email updates.
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ADAM

Dogo Argentino

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

American Staffordshire Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 3 mos
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on URSA's adoption status with email updates.
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URSA

Akita

Female, 5 yrs
Akron, OH
We'll also keep you updated on MORTY's adoption status with email updates.
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MORTY

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 4 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

Dundee Safe Harbor Rescue Inc

7553 St Rt 516 NW,
Dundee, OH 44624

Lake County Dog Shelter

49 Fairdale Road,
Painsville, OH 44077

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

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 1 yr 7 mos
Cleveland, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Dallas's adoption status with email updates.
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Dallas

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 3 yrs 11 mos
Wooster, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Myla's adoption status with email updates.
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Myla

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 yrs
Youngstown, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Kiki's adoption status with email updates.
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Kiki

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr
Twinsburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Looney Tunes Litter - Porky Pig's adoption status with email updates.
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Looney Tunes Litter - Porky Pig

Chihuahua/Pug

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

Domestic Longhair

Male, 5 yrs
CLEVELAND, OH

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