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Animal Shelter Society, Inc

Animal shelter in Zanesville, OH

As a private, non-profit organization, the Animal Shelter Society exists to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of homeless animals in Muskingum County through the dedicated efforts of employees and volunteers and the generous support of our caring community.

We will strive to accomplish our Mission by focusing our efforts on:
•The efficient and effective adoption of homeless animals to responsible owners;
•The diligent promotion of spay and neuter to curb the population of unwanted animals;
•The recruitment and training of knowledgeable staff, dedicated volunteers and
community supporters;
•The continuous public education programs on the prevention of cruelty to animals;
•The prudent stewardship of the Shelter’s tangible and intangible assets.

Contact Rebecca Hunt
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Address
1430 Newark Road
Zanesville, OH 43701
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Meet their adoptable pets

1430 Newark Road

Zanesville, OH 43701

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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 Animal Shelter Society, Inc

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Ava's adoption status with email updates.
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Ava

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 3 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Jeff's adoption status with email updates.
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Jeff

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sasha's adoption status with email updates.
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Sasha

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 7 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Sunshine's adoption status with email updates.
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Sunshine

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Noodles's adoption status with email updates.
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Noodles

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Zanesville, OH

Shelter FAQs

Muskingum County, Ohio

  • 1. Visit the Facility and Find a Pet
  • 2. Submit Application
  • 3. Approve Application
  • 4. Pay Fee
  • 5. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our adoption process is simple! Please come to the shelter and meet all of our adoptable animals and pick out which one would be the best fit for you and your family. Then you have to fill out our adoption application. After the adoption application is approved, we will finish the adoption and allow you take your new family member home.

If you are a renter, please bring proof from your landlord stating that you have their permission to have pets and bring a phone number where we can reach them.

Adoption application

https://www.animalsheltersociety.org/adopt

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We'll also keep you updated on Carlos - Sponsored's adoption status with email updates.
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Carlos - Sponsored

Mountain Cur

Male, Young
Woodsfield, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Nestle''s adoption status with email updates.
Bonded Pair
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Nestle'

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Puppy
Marietta, OH
We'll also keep you updated on FORREST and CYPRESS ( brown )'s adoption status with email updates.
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FORREST and CYPRESS ( brown )

Schnoodle/Goldendoodle

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

Hound (Unknown Type)/Labrador Retriever

Female, 3 yrs 4 mos
Athens, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Cane's adoption status with email updates.
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Cane

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Male, 1 yr 7 mos
Millersburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gracie's adoption status with email updates.
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Gracie

Boxer/Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Adult
Lancaster, OH

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