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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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Create an alert, and we'll notify you every time a new pet comes in who meets your criteria.

Adoptable pets at Cause for Canines

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

Australian Cattle Dog/Australian Shepherd

Male, 2 yrs 7 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Eleanor's adoption status with email updates.
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Eleanor

Mixed Breed (Medium)

Female, 10 yrs 1 mo
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Halle's adoption status with email updates.
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Halle

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 1 yr 2 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Remembrance's adoption status with email updates.
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Remembrance

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Female, 4 mos
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Hero's adoption status with email updates.
Special Needs
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Hero

Hound (Unknown Type)/Bulldog

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

Beagle/Pug

Male, 6 yrs
Columbus, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Peanut Pete's adoption status with email updates.
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Peanut Pete

Labrador Retriever/Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

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

Terrier (Unknown Type, Medium)

Male, 4 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

Canaan Animal Sanctuary

P.O. Box 292,
Plain City, OH 43064

Columbus Humane - Animal Support Center

3015 Scioto-Darby Executive Ct.,
Columbus, OH 43026

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, 4 yrs 5 mos
Urbana, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Marla's adoption status with email updates.
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Marla

Domestic Shorthair

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

Domestic Shorthair

Female, Young
Powell, OH
We'll also keep you updated on Crystal's adoption status with email updates.
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Crystal

Tabby

Female, 7 mos
Pickerington, OH

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