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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 Ruger's adoption status with email updates.
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Ruger

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 10 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Meredith's adoption status with email updates.
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Meredith

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 5 yrs 7 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Screech's adoption status with email updates.
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Screech

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 1 mo
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Gilligan's adoption status with email updates.
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Gilligan

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Squish's adoption status with email updates.
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Squish

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 5 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Garden's adoption status with email updates.
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Garden

Domestic Shorthair

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

Labrador Retriever/Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Frankie's adoption status with email updates.
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Frankie

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 8 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

Pets at shelters & rescues near Animal Shelter Society, Inc

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825 Thornwood Dr.,
Heath, OH 43056

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

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 1 yr 8 mos
Mount Vernon, OH
We'll also keep you updated on EJ's adoption status with email updates.
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EJ

Redbone Coonhound

Male, Young
Sunbury, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Maggie's adoption status with email updates.
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Maggie

Labrador Retriever

Female, Puppy
New Philadelphia, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Penny's adoption status with email updates.
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Penny

Jack Russell Terrier/Toy Fox Terrier

Female, Puppy
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Arlo's adoption status with email updates.
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Arlo

German Shepherd Dog/Husky

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

Cane Corso/Mastiff

Male, Young
Marietta, OH

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