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Cause for Canines

Dog rescue in Columbus, OH

Cause for Canines is a 501(c)(3)volunteer based all-breed dog rescue founded in Central Ohio.

We are committed to the rescue of homeless dogs, dogs given up by their owners due to difficult circumstances or those in danger of abuse or neglect, and dogs in shelters that are at risk of euthanasia.

Our mission is to find safe, loving, committed and permanent homes for the dogs we take into rescue.

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Columbus, OH 43215
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Adoptable pets at Cause for Canines

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Zoey

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 3 yrs 2 mos
Columbus, OH
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Coco

Labrador Retriever

Female, 1 yr 5 mos
Columbus, OH
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Hillary

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Columbus, OH
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Betsy

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Columbus, OH
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Albany

German Shepherd Dog

Female, 2 mos
Columbus, OH
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Rocco

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female 1 yr 3 mos
Columbus, OH

Rescue FAQs

Ohio

  • 1. Submit Application
  • 2. Approve Application
  • 3. Home Check
  • 4. Meet the Pet
  • 5. Sign Adoption Contract
  • 6. Pay Fee
  • 7. Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Our fees depend on age of pet but include all relevant shots, vetting, micro-chip and spay/neuter unless a vet recommends not doing.

We do require a contract, home and vet check. All animals currently in your home must also be spayed/neutered unless a vet recommends otherwise.

Adoption application

https://causeforcanines.org/adoption-application/

Pets at shelters & rescues near Cause for Canines

Ark of Redemption

1041 Mediterranean Ave,
Columbus, OH 43229

Perry County Humane Society

P.O. Box 105,
New Lexington, OH 43764

PuRRS, Inc.

PO Box 534,
Johnstown, OH 43031

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Petal

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Adult
Columbus, OH
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Judy

Californian

Female, Senior
Columbus, OH
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Ollie **prison program

American Pit Bull Terrier/Whippet

Male, Young
Mt. Gilead, OH
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Katie

Australian Cattle Dog

Female, Young
Mt. Gilead, OH
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Aretha Franklin (Legendary Singers '25)

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 4 mos
New Albany, OH
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Patches

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 11 mos
Granville, OH

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