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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 Caldwell's adoption status with email updates.
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Caldwell

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Husky/Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 1 yr 8 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Buddy 's adoption status with email updates.
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Buddy

Coonhound

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 1 yr 4 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Scarlett's adoption status with email updates.
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Scarlett

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 2 yrs 5 mos
Zanesville, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Mickey's adoption status with email updates.
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Mickey

Domestic Shorthair

Male, 2 yrs 5 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

Fairfield Area Humane Society

1721 Granville Pike,
Lancaster, OH 43130

New Beginnings Animal Shelter

PO Box 128,
Pickerington, OH 43147

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

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 5 yrs 1 mo
Millersburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Robert (Neutered)'s adoption status with email updates.
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Robert (Neutered)

Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Male, Adult
Marietta, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Valley's adoption status with email updates.
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Valley

Pit Bull Terrier

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

Rottweiler

Male, 6 yrs 8 mos
Millersburg, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Diego's adoption status with email updates.
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Diego

Belgian Malinois

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

Bernese Mountain Dog/Golden Retriever

Female, 2 mos
Columbus, OH

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