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Friends of Wood County Dog Shelter

Dog rescue in Portage, OH

Friends of Wood County Dog Shelter (FOWCDS) is a small, 501c3 non-profit organization, formed in August of 2014. We work strictly with the Wood County Dog Shelter, concentrating on adoptable dogs that are repeatedly passed over, such as seniors, dogs with medical issues and those who have come from an environment believed to be detrimental to their welfare.

We operate solely on the generosity of donors, as well as the occasional fundraiser; ALL monies received from either if used for the benefit of the dogs in our care. We are also in need of foster families, willing to foster a dog until adoption.

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P.O. Box 222
Portage, OH 43451
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Adoptable pets at Friends of Wood County Dog Shelter

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GILLIGAN

Pit Bull Terrier/American Bulldog

Male, Young
Portage, OH
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Margo

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Portage, OH
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CINDY

Pit Bull Terrier/Boxer

Female, Adult
Portage, OH

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Wood County

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An adoption application must be filled out and emailed or mailed to us; upon approval of the adoption application, the prospective adopter will be contacted and a home visit will be arranged. Upon agreement, by both parties, to adopt, an adoption agreement must be reviewed and signed by the adopter. The adoption fee, of most dogs, will be $100, cash or check only.

Pets at shelters & rescues near Friends of Wood County Dog Shelter

Henry County Dog Shelter

P772 St. Rt. 65,
McClure, OH 43534

Humane Society of Seneca County

2811 S ST RT 100,
Tiffin, OH 44883

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Adrian

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 6 mos
Adrian, MI
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Molly

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 7 mos
Deerfield, MI
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Storm 116C24

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 mos
Napoleon, OH
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rob

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 6 mos
Monroe, MI
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SLURPEE

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, 2 yrs 5 mos
Toledo, OH
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Dotty

Poodle (Miniature)/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 15 yrs 1 mo
Genoa, OH

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